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
Judicial Administration
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
Judicial officers
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1383 authored by Rep. Cook 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 the official having … [Read more...] about Judicial officers
Court matters
The Senate Appropriations Committee heard SB 380 on court matters, authored by Sen. Koch. The bill provides for new a Hamilton Superior Court. The bill also provides for the appointment of a magistrate in Decatur County, Hancock County, Huntington County, Knox County, and Lake Superior Court. It also allows clerks to retain $3 administrative fee from excess amounts collected by … [Read more...] about Court matters
Full faith and credit for tribal court orders
The House Judiciary Committee heard HB 1441 on full faith and credit for tribal court orders authored by Rep. DeLaney and Rep. Steuerwald. The bill requires that, under certain circumstances, a court of record in Indiana shall give full faith and credit to judgments and orders of a tribal court affiliated with the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians. The Indiana Coalition Against … [Read more...] about Full faith and credit for tribal court orders