The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard SB 167, authored by Sen. Sandlin regarding theft of catalytic converters. The bill provides the theft of a component part of a motor vehicle, including a catalytic converter, is a Level 6 felony. Expands qualifying prior convictions for Level 6 felony theft to include robbery and burglary. The bill was amended by consent to … [Read more...] about Theft of catalytic converters
Law enforcement officers
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1006 authored by Rep. Steuerwald regarding law enforcement officers. This bill requires the Indiana law enforcement training board to establish mandatory training in de-escalation at basic training and in-service trainings. It also establishes a procedure to decertify officers from being law enforcement officers in the state of I … [Read more...] about Law enforcement officers
Hamilton County superior court
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1042 authored by Rep. Schaibley regarding Hamilton County Superior Court. This bill adds an additional superior court in Hamilton County. Currently, there are ten judges, a magistrate that starts July 1, 2021 and a commissioner. Judge Jonathan Brown, Hamilton County Superior Court 2, testified in support of the bill. The bill pas … [Read more...] about Hamilton County superior court
Huntington County magistrate
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1043 authored by Rep. Leonard regarding Huntington County magistrate. This bill provides for a full-time magistrate in Huntington County. Currently, there are two judges and a part-time referee in the county. Judge Davin Smith, Huntington County Circuit Court, testified in support of the bill. The bill was amended by consent to a … [Read more...] about Huntington County magistrate
Recording requirements
The House Judiciary Committee, on January 6th, heard HB 1056 authored Rep. Torr regarding recording requirements. Rep. Torr explained that the bill corrects unintended consequences from changes to the requirements for recording instruments made last session. A minor, technical amendment was adopted by Committee consent. Testimony was heard in support of the amended bill from the: … [Read more...] about Recording requirements