H.E.A. 1293, P.L. 112 Effective: July 1, 2021 Provides that an order granting a motion to discharge a defendant before trial may be appealed to the Supreme Court or the Court of Appeals. Provides that the state may appeal an interlocutory order if the trial court certifies the appeal and the court on appeal makes certain findings. Read the bill at: … [Read more...] about Criminal appeals
Judicial officers
H.E.A. 1383, P.L. 115 Effective: July 1, 2021 Provides that a person commits battery on a public safety official if the offense is committed against a retired judicial officer while the retired judicial officer is serving as a judge. Read the bill at: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2021/bills/house/1383 … [Read more...] about Judicial officers
Parents with disabilities
S.E.A. 259, P.L. 146 Effective: July 1, 2021 Specifies that it is the policy of the state to recognize the parenting rights of a parent regardless of whether the parent has a disability. Provides that the right of a person with a disability to parent the person's child may not be denied or restricted solely because the person has a disability. Provides that: (1) a court, in: (A) … [Read more...] about Parents with disabilities
Safe haven 911
H.E.A. 1230, P.L. 105 Effective: July 1, 2021 Provides that due to extenuating circumstances, if a child's parent or a person is unable to give up custody of a child under the procedure set forth in Indiana's safe haven law, the child's parent or the person may request that an emergency medical services provider (provider) take custody of the child by: (1) dialing the 911 … [Read more...] about Safe haven 911
Adoption
H.E.A. 1448, P.L. 203 Effective: July 1, 2021 Permits an individual who seeks to adopt a child less than 18 years of age to file a petition for adoption in any county in Indiana if either of the following is filed with the petition: (1) A written consent to the adoption from each individual whose consent to the adoption is required under Indiana law; (2) A certified copy of a … [Read more...] about Adoption