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
Juvenile
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
Child services oversight
The Senate Family and Children Services Committee heard SB 345 on creating a committee to for child services oversight for the Department of Child Services (DCS). Author Sen. Houchin introduced this legislation and noted the numbers of children who died recently, the amount of money allocated to DCS, the number of employees, and the number of calls to the hotline as part of the reaso … [Read more...] about Child services oversight