S.E.A. 335, P.L. 142 Effective: July 1, 2020 [relevant sections] Provides that, if certain criminal penalties are increased (or, in the case of an infraction, imposed) due to a prior conviction or infraction committed by a defendant, the new offense must have been committed not later than 12 years from the later of the date: (1) of the conviction or infraction judgment; or (2) the … [Read more...] about Criminal law issues
Address confidentiality program
S.E.A. 424, P.L. 149 Effective: July 1, 2020 Allows a victim of harassment, human trafficking, intimidation, or invasion of privacy to participate in the address confidentiality program (program) of the office of the attorney general (office). (Currently the law allows only victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking to participate in the program.) Removes the … [Read more...] about Address confidentiality program
Panhandling
H.E.A. 1022, P.L. 151 Effective: July 1, 2020 Provides that a person who panhandles within 50 feet of: (1) the entrance or exit to a bank, business, or restaurant; (2) the location where a financial transaction occurs; or (3) a public monument; commits the offense of panhandling, a Class C misdemeanor. Provides that a person who knowingly or intentionally panhandles regardless of … [Read more...] about Panhandling
Interfering with public safety
H.E.A, 1032, P.L. 95 Effective: July 1, 2020 Renames the offense of "interfering with law enforcement" to "interfering with public safety", and provides that a person who enters a marked off area after having been denied entry by an emergency medical services provider commits interfering with public safety. (Under current law, the offense is only committed if the person is denied … [Read more...] about Interfering with public safety
Justice Reinvestment Advisory Council
H.E.A. 1047, P.L. 34 Effective: March 14, 2020 Specifies the purpose and certain duties of the justice reinvestment advisory council, including the duty to study jail overcrowding, and adds additional members, including members of the Indiana evidence-based decision-making initiative (which is a partnership between state and local criminal justice stakeholders). Read the bill at: … [Read more...] about Justice Reinvestment Advisory Council