The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1332 on Marion County magistrates, sponsored by Sen. Merritt. The bill allows the Marion County superior courts to appoint 24 full-time magistrates after December 31, 2019, not more than 12 of whom may be from the same political party. Marion County Superior Court Judge Tim Oakes testified in support of the bill. The bill passed 9-0. Read t … [Read more...] about Marion County magistrates
Judicial Administration
Electronic filing and notice
The House Judiciary Committee heard SB 208 on electronic filing and notice, sponsored by Rep. Steuerwald. The bill allows a person to use electronic filing or service instead of mailing in certain cases if electronic filing or service is authorized by rules adopted by the supreme court. The bill passed 11-0 without any public testimony. Read the bill at h … [Read more...] about Electronic filing and notice
Howard County magistrate
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1118, sponsored by Sen. Buck and Sen. Head, to provide for a Howard County magistrate. This bill allows the judges of the Howard circuit and superior courts to jointly appoint a magistrate to serve the Howard County courts. The bill passed 10-0. Read the bill at http://www.iga.in.gov/legislative/2019/bills/house/1118. … [Read more...] about Howard County magistrate
Tippecanoe Superior Court
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1173, sponsored by Sen. Alting, adding a superior court in Tippecanoe County. The bill passed 10-0. Read the bill at http://www.iga.in.gov/legislative/2019/bills/house/11 … [Read more...] about Tippecanoe Superior Court
Mid-Session: Judicial Administration
The following judicial administration bills passed out of their originating house: SB 36 Felony registry [f/k/a Elder abuse registry] Previous blog post: http://indianacourts.us/legislative/?p=2319 Floor amendments: The bill was amended on 2nd reading to change it from the Elder and Adult Abuse Registry to the Felony Registry, removing the crimes that are specifically against … [Read more...] about Mid-Session: Judicial Administration