The House Judiciary Committee heard SB 238 sponsored by Rep. Steuerwald on the Office of Judicial Administration. The bill changes all references to the Supreme Court Administration, Division of State Court Administration and the Indiana Judicial Center to the Office of Judicial Administration. The bill also changes all references to the executive director of the Division of State C … [Read more...] about Office of Judicial Administration
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Putnam County magistrate
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 14 sponsored by Rep. Baird allowing the Putnam County judges to appoint a Putnam County magistrate. The bill was amended to allow for the appointment of a magistrate for both Jefferson and Scott counties. Putnam County Judge Headley and Scott County Judge Mount testified in favor of the bill and the amendment. The bill passed … [Read more...] about Putnam County magistrate
Kosciusko County superior court
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 126 sponsored by Reps. Wolkins, Klinker, and Cook on adding a fourth judge to Kosciusko County superior court. Kosciusko County Court Judge Reed testified in favor of the bill. The bill passed 11-0 and was assigned to House Ways and Means. Read the bill at: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2018/bills/senate/126 … [Read more...] about Kosciusko County superior court
Various state and local government streaming matters
The Senate Public Policy Committee heard HB 1004 on various state and local government streaming matters, sponsored by Sen. Alting. The bill provides. among other things, the following: permits the publication and circulation to circuit court clerks of the enrolled acts, as required by the state constitution, to be performed electronically, and permits circuit court clerks to … [Read more...] about Various state and local government streaming matters
Agreement for ordinance violations bureau
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1140 sponsored by Sen. Head on entering into an agreement for ordinance violations bureau. It allows a county to enter into an interlocal agreement with a city to handle its ordinance violations through the city court and for the city court to maintain jurisdiction over these matters. A representative from Accelerate Indiana Municipalities … [Read more...] about Agreement for ordinance violations bureau