The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1064 sponsored by Sen. Crider, Sen. Zay and Sen. Walker regarding courts and magistrates. Rep. Cherry presented the bill which: adds a superior court in Hamilton County, allows the judges of the Decatur Circuit and Superior courts to jointly appoint a magistrate to serve the Decatur County courts; allows the judges of the Huntington Circuit … [Read more...] about Courts and magistrates
Local or regional justice reinvestment advisory councils
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard HB 1068 regarding local or regional justice reinvestment advisory councils, sponsored by Sen. Koch. Rep. Frye presented the bill, establishing a local justice reinvestment advisory council (local advisory council) in each county, which can include regional councils. The bill also provides that the purpose of a local advisory … [Read more...] about Local or regional justice reinvestment advisory councils
Judicial nominating commission
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1120 sponsored by Sen. Koch regarding the Judicial Nominating Commission. Rep. Steuerwald presented the bill which permits the election of attorney commission members through electronic means as opposed to mail. Justin Forkner, Chief Administrative Officer of the Indiana Supreme Court, testified in support of the bill. The bill passed 8 … [Read more...] about Judicial nominating commission
Adult and juvenile court jurisdiction
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard HB 1198 regarding adult and juvenile court jurisdiction, sponsored by Sen. M. Young. Rep. McNamara presented the bill, which provides that a complaint, indictment, or information for child molesting, vicarious sexual gratification, child solicitation, child seduction, sexual misconduct with a minor, or incest shall be filed in … [Read more...] about Adult and juvenile court jurisdiction
Mid-Session: Civil Law
The following civil law bills passed out of their originating house: SB 1 Civil immunity related to COVID-19 – signed by the Governor Previous blog post: http://indianacourts.us/legislative/?p=3193 & http://indianacourts.us/legislative/?p=3262 House Sponsor: Torr Read the signed law: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2021/bills/senate/1 SB 17 Campground matters Previous blog … [Read more...] about Mid-Session: Civil Law