H.E.A. 1300, P.L. 147 Effective: July 1, 2022, except for §§3 & 5 effective March 15, 2022 Defines "charitable bail organization" and allows a charitable organization to pay bail on behalf of specified defendants if the organization meets certain criteria and is certified by the commissioner of the department of insurance (commissioner).Specifies the circumstances under w … [Read more...] about Bail
Department of Child Services matters
H.E.A. 1363, P.L. 172 Effective: July 1, 2022 Provides that a person who knowingly or intentionally produces, disseminates, or possesses with intent to disseminate an image that depicts or describes sexual conduct: (1) by a child who the person knows is less than 18 years of age; (2) by a child or a person who appears to be a child, if the image is obscene; or (3) that is … [Read more...] about Department of Child Services matters
Uniform electronic legal material act
S.E.A. 131, P.L. 11 Effective: July 1, 2022 Implements the Uniform Electronic Legal Material Act, which establishes a process for certain legal materials stored electronically to be: (1) designated as official; (2) authenticated; (3) preserved; and (4) made available to the public. Read the bill at: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2022/bills/senate/131 … [Read more...] about Uniform electronic legal material act
Prosecuting attorneys
S.E.A. 148, P.L. 55 Effective: July 1, 2022 Permits a prosecuting attorney to purchase a crime insurance policy instead of executing a surety bond. Renames the drug prosecution fund as the substance abuse prosecution fund. Broadens the types of expenses a county auditor shall pay the prosecuting attorney in connection with a criminal case. Allows a prosecuting attorney to … [Read more...] about Prosecuting attorneys
Various courts matters
S.E.A. 149, P.L. 106 Effective: July 1, 2022 Makes clarifying changes to the powers and duties of the Marion superior court executive committee.Provides that an appointed judicial officer shall be vested by the judges of the family division of the Marion superior court with suitable powers for the handling of all probate matters of the court.Removes and reallocates the powers … [Read more...] about Various courts matters