On recommitment, the House Ways and Means Committee heard SB 368 authored by Sen. Tallian and sponsored by Rep, McNamara on juvenile justice. Sen. Tallian introduced the legislation, which provides for the automatic expungement of certain juvenile offenses when a child reaches nineteen (19) years of age, or one (1) year after the date on which the juvenile court discharges the … [Read more...] about Juvenile justice
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Juvenile justice
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 368 sponsored by Rep. McNamara and Rep. Pierce regarding juvenile justice. The author, Sen. Tallian, introduced the bill which provides for the automatic expungement of certain juvenile offenses when a child reaches nineteen (19) years of age, or one (1) year after the date on which the juvenile court discharges the child. The b … [Read more...] about Juvenile justice
Juvenile court jurisdiction
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard HB 1256 sponsored by Sen. M. Young regarding juvenile court jurisdiction. Author Rep. McNamara presented the bill which provides that a child who: (1) commits indecent display by a youth; or (2) commits dangerous possession of a firearm or provides a firearm to another child in certain circumstances; has committed a delinquent … [Read more...] about Juvenile court jurisdiction
Adult and juvenile court jurisdiction
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard HB 1198 regarding adult and juvenile court jurisdiction, sponsored by Sen. M. Young. Rep. McNamara presented the bill, which provides that a complaint, indictment, or information for child molesting, vicarious sexual gratification, child solicitation, child seduction, sexual misconduct with a minor, or incest shall be filed in … [Read more...] about Adult and juvenile court jurisdiction
Mid-Session: Juvenile Law
The following juvenile law bills passed out of their originating house: SB 301 Child services oversight committee Previous blog post: http://indianacourts.us/legislative/?p=3311 Floor amendments: Deletes legislative committee for oversight of child services, establishes child services oversight committee, adds duties of the child services oversight committee which does not … [Read more...] about Mid-Session: Juvenile Law