The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 380 on court matters, authored and presented by Sen. Koch. The bill provides for a new Hamilton Superior Court. The bill also allows for appointment of a magistrate in Decatur County, Hancock County, Huntington County, Knox County, and Lake Superior Court. It also allows clerks to retain a $3 administrative fee from excess amounts collected b … [Read more...] about Court matters
Civil immunity related to COVID-19
The House Judiciary Committee heard HB 1002 authored by Rep. Torr regarding civil immunity related to COVID-19. This bill protects health care providers from professional discipline for certain acts or omissions related to health care services provided during a state disaster emergency. The provider is not protected from discipline if the action, omission, or decision constitutes … [Read more...] about Civil immunity related to COVID-19
Local justice reinvestment advisory councils
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1068 authored by Rep. Frye regarding local justice reinvestment advisory councils. The bill establishes a local justice reinvestment advisory council (local advisory council) in each county in Indiana and provides that the purpose of a local advisory council is to review local criminal justice systems, policies, and procedures. … [Read more...] about Local justice reinvestment advisory councils
Marion County magistrates
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1112 authored by Rep. Speedy and Rep. Pryor regarding Marion County magistrates. The bill allows the Marion County superior courts to appoint 27 full-time magistrates after December 31, 2021, not more than 14 of whom may be from the same political party. Marion Superior Court Judge Heather Welch testified in support of the bill. … [Read more...] about Marion County magistrates
Driving while suspended
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1199 authored by Rep. McNamara and Rep. Steuerwald regarding driving while suspended. This bill provides that the bureau of motor vehicles (bureau) shall stay a suspension of a person's driving privileges, and terminate that suspension, upon a showing of proof of future financial responsibility. The bill requires that the bureau … [Read more...] about Driving while suspended