The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1110 sponsored by Sen. Baldwin, Sen. Garten, and Sen. Messmer regarding small claims court procedures. The bill provides that on the small claims docket, if the claim does not exceed $8,000: (1) all corporate entities, limited liability companies, and limited liability partnerships may appear by a designated full-time employee of the corporate … [Read more...] about Small claims court procedures
Human trafficking
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard HB 1200 sponsored by Sen. Crider and Sen. Donato regarding human trafficking. The author, Rep. McNamara, introduced the bill which modifies the definition of "protected person" for purposes of the admission of a statement or videotape of an individual who is less than 14 years of age at the time of the offense. The bill … [Read more...] about Human trafficking
Criminal appeals
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard HB 1293 sponsored by Sen. M. Young regarding criminal appeals. The author, Rep. Jeter, introduced the bill which 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. The bill provides that the state may appeal an interlocutory order if the … [Read more...] about Criminal appeals
Judicial officers
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard HB 1383 sponsored by Sen. M. Young and Sen. Koch regarding judicial officers. The bill provides that a person commits battery on a public safety official if the offense is committed against a current or former public safety official: (1) while the official is engaged in the official's official duty; or (2) in retaliation for … [Read more...] about Judicial officers
Adoption
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1448 sponsored by Sen. Liz Brown, Sen. Koch, and Sen. Busch regarding adoption. The bill removes certain residency requirements for individuals seeking to adopt a child. The bill also allows a petition for adoption to be filed with the clerk of court having probate jurisdiction in a county where an attorney maintains an office. The bill a … [Read more...] about Adoption