The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1120 sponsored by Sen. Koch regarding the Judicial Nominating Commission. Rep. Steuerwald presented the bill which permits the election of attorney commission members through electronic means as opposed to mail. Justin Forkner, Chief Administrative Officer of the Indiana Supreme Court, testified in support of the bill. The bill passed 8 … [Read more...] about Judicial nominating commission
Judicial Administration
Mid-Session: Judicial Administration
The following judicial administration bills passed out of their originating house: SB 94 Pension matters Previous blog post: http://indianacourts.us/legislative/?p=3185 Floor amendments: Adds the budget agency may transfer appropriations from federal or dedicated funds to the retiree health benefit trust fund; adds that the board may not require a member, survivor, or beneficiary … [Read more...] about Mid-Session: Judicial Administration
Delaware circuit courts
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 152 concerning Delaware Circuit Courts authored by Sen. Gaskill. The bill would eliminate the 6th circuit court in Delaware County. Last week testimony was received from two Delaware County Council members in support of the bill, and Delaware Circuit Court Judge Kim Dowling and the Indiana Judges Association testified in opposition. The bill … [Read more...] about Delaware circuit courts
Prosecuting attorneys
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard SB 186 on prosecuting attorneys authored by Sen. Koch. The bill: Repeals the requirement that a prosecuting attorney execute a surety bond for the faithful execution of the duties of the office. Allows a prosecuting attorney or deputy prosecuting attorney to solemnize a marriage. Permits the department of child services … [Read more...] about Prosecuting attorneys
Court matters
For amend and vote only, and on recommitment, the Senate Appropriations Committee heard SB 380 on various court matters authored by Sen. Koch, Sen, Messmer, and Sen. Holdman. This bill: Eliminates the annual salary increases for judges, members of the general assembly, and prosecutors beginning after June 30, 2021. Adds a superior court in Hamilton County. Allows the judges of … [Read more...] about Court matters