S.E.A. 335, P.L. 142 Effective: July 1, 2020 [relevant sections] Prohibits a person who has been adjudicated a delinquent child for committing an act while armed with a firearm that would be a serious violent felony if committed by an adult (serious delinquent) from possessing a firearm unless the person is at least: (1) 26 years of age, in the case of less serious acts; or (2) 28 … [Read more...] about Criminal law issues
Juvenile
Minimum age to marry and emancipation of minors
H.E.A. 1006, P.L. 94 Effective: July 1, 2020 Specifies that an "adult" is: (1) a person at least eighteen years of age; or (2) a: (A) married minor who is at least sixteen years of age; or (B) minor that has been completely emancipated by a court; for the purpose of marriage. Raises the minimum age to marry from 15 years of age to 16 years of age. Provides that an individual 16 … [Read more...] about Minimum age to marry and emancipation of minors
Motor vehicle and criminal law issues
H.E.A. 1157, P.L. 110 Effective: July 1, 2020 Makes an individual less than 18 years of age eligible for a deferral program. (Under current law, individuals under 18 years of age are not eligible for deferral.) Repeals certain driving privilege suspensions when a motor vehicle is used in dealing certain controlled substances. Read the bill at: … [Read more...] about Motor vehicle and criminal law issues
Child services oversight
The House Family, Children and Human Affairs Committee heard SB 345 establishing the child services oversight committee, sponsored by Rep. Lindauer and Rep. DeVon. This bill requires the committee to review case decisions of the Department of Child Services (DCS) and the juvenile courts in certain cases with negative outcomes, make recommendations to DCS and the legislative council, … [Read more...] about Child services oversight
Mid-Session: Juvenile Law
The following juvenile law bills passed out of their originating house: SB 16 Juvenile delinquents and firearms Previous blog post: http://indianacourts.us/legislative/?p=2872 Floor amendments: The bill was amended to increase penalties for unlawful possession of a firearm by a dangerous person. House Sponsors: Pressel, Negele Read the current bill: … [Read more...] about Mid-Session: Juvenile Law