H.E.A. 1453, P.L. 204 Effective: April 29, 2021 Provides that the judicial nominating commission (commission) for the Lake and St. Joseph superior courts consists of seven voting members, with three voting members appointed by the governor and three voting members appointed by the county board of commissioners, and the chief justice of Indiana or the chief justice's designee … [Read more...] about Judicial selection in Lake and St. Joseph counties
Judicial Administration
Judicial officers
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard HB 1383 sponsored by Sen. M. Young and Sen. Koch regarding judicial officers. The bill provides that a person commits battery on a public safety official if the offense is committed against a current or former public safety official: (1) while the official is engaged in the official's official duty; or (2) in retaliation for … [Read more...] about Judicial officers
Prosecuting attorneys
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 186 sponsored by Rep. Steuerwald regarding prosecuting attorneys. The bill: permits a prosecuting attorney to purchase a crime insurance policy instead of executing a surety bond. allows a prosecuting attorney or deputy prosecuting attorney to solemnize a marriage; permits the department of child services (DCS) or a … [Read more...] about Prosecuting attorneys
Courts and magistrates
The Senate Appropriations Committee heard HB 1064, courts and magistrates, sponsored by Sen. Crider and Sen. Zay. This bill: Adds a superior court in Hamilton County and provides that the first judge of Hamilton Superior Court No. 7 shall be elected at the November 2022 general election, take office January 1, 2023, and serve a term of six years. Allows the judges of the Decatur … [Read more...] about Courts and magistrates
Judicial selection in Lake and St. Joseph counties
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1453 sponsored by Sen. Niemeyer and Sen. Rogers regarding judicial selection in Lake and St. Joseph counties. Rep. Aylesworth presented the bill which prior to amendment provided that the judicial nominating commission (commission) for the Lake and St. Joseph superior courts consists of five members, with three members appointed by the … [Read more...] about Judicial selection in Lake and St. Joseph counties