The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 26 authored by Sen. Bohacek on representation of caregivers in CHINS cases. The bill provides that a familial caregiver (other than the child’s parent) is entitled to representation by counsel in a child in need of services (CHINS) proceeding under certain circumstances. The Public Defender Council and the Public Defender Commission are n … [Read more...] about Representation of caregiver in CHINS cases
Juvenile
2022 Legislative Session Digest
This is the final installment of the Legislative Update for the 2022 legislative session. This installment contains summaries of select bills of interest or portions of bills that were signed into law. Civil Law Newborn safety device (S.E.A. 185, P.L. 107) Agritourism activities (S.E.A. 343, P.L. 63) Controllable electronic records (S.E.A. 351, P.L. 110) Protective … [Read more...] about 2022 Legislative Session Digest
Electronic monitoring standards
S.E.A. 9, P.L. 84 Effective: July 1, 2022 In part, makes escape committed by a juvenile status offender a status offense under certain circumstances. Read the bill at: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2022/bills/senate/9 … [Read more...] about Electronic monitoring standards
Prosecuting attorneys
S.E.A. 148, P.L. 55 Effective: July 1, 2022 In part, permits the Department of Child Services or a prosecuting attorney to file a paternity action in certain cases. Read the bill at: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2022/bills/senate/148 … [Read more...] about Prosecuting attorneys
Car insurance for foster children
S.E.A. 246, P.L. 59 Effective July 1, 2022 Adds Ind. Code § 31-26-4.5 to create the Insuring Foster Youth Trust Program to provide monies to foster youth to defray the cost of car insurance, subject to available funding. Provides DCS administers this fund. Read the bill at http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2022/bills/senate/246 … [Read more...] about Car insurance for foster children