The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 420 on transfer of high risk persons from county jail sponsored by Rep. Ireland and Rep. Shonkwiler. Author Sen. Carrasco introduced the bill which establishes a procedure for the transfer of an inmate from a county jail to another county jail or the department of correction if the inmate: (1) poses a serious risk of escape; (2) … [Read more...] about Transfer of high risk persons from county jail
Prosecutors
The Senate Appropriations Committee heard HB 1006 regarding prosecutors sponsored by Sen. Freeman and Sen. Carrasco and authored by Rep. Jeter. Sen. Freeman presented the bill, which provides a special prosecutor unit, a prosecutor review board, and a public prosecution fund. The committee amended the bill by consent to remove the special prosecutor unit and fund as well as the … [Read more...] about Prosecutors
Youth, family, and caregiver engagement initiative
The Senate Family and Children Services Committee heard HB 1098 on youth, family, and caregiver initiative sponsored by Sen. Donato and Sen. Jackson and authored by Rep. DeVon. The bill provides that the Commission on Improving the Status of Children in Indiana (CISC) must create and provide staff support to a statewide youth, family, and caregiver engagement initiative to carry out … [Read more...] about Youth, family, and caregiver engagement initiative
Juvenile Justice Matters
The Senate Appropriations Committee heard HB 1403 regarding juvenile justice matters sponsored by Sen. Crider and authored by Rep. McNamara. Rep. McNamara presented the bill which would amend the requirements and provide for a funding formula for the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute to use in awarding grants from existing funding in consultation with the Youth Justice Oversight … [Read more...] about Juvenile Justice Matters
Pro bono legal services fee
The Senate Tax and Fiscal Policy Committee heard HB 1478 on pro bono legal services fee sponsored by Sen. Koch, Sen. Charbonneau, and Sen. Pol. Author Rep. Zimmerman introduced the bill which removes the sunset provision for pro bono legal services fees. The Indiana Bar Foundation and Doxpop, LLC testified in support of the bill. The bill passed 12-0. Read the bill at: … [Read more...] about Pro bono legal services fee