The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard SB 218 on watercraft accidents by Sen. Merritt. This bill provides that an operator of a boat who is involved in an accident or collision resulting in injury to or death of a person or damage to a boat or other property (operator) shall: (1) if it can be done without endangering a person, stop the boat immediately and as close … [Read more...] about Watercraft accidents
Going upon the premises of another
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 220 authored by Sen. Koch on going upon the premises of another. The bill provides that a person who goes upon the premises of another for certain purposes does not have an assurance that the premises are safe for the person's purpose. This applies to a person who goes upon the premises of another for the purpose of departing from as well as … [Read more...] about Going upon the premises of another
Accounting by attorney in fact
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 223 authored by Sen. Koch on accounting by attorney in fact. The bill provides that an attorney in fact is required to render and deliver a written accounting if requested by a person who jointly owns an account with the principal. A representative from the Indiana State Bar Association testified in support of the legislation. The bill passed … [Read more...] about Accounting by attorney in fact
Vanderburgh County magistrates
The House Courts & Criminal Code Committee heard Rep. McNamara’s HB 1057 on Vanderburgh County magistrates. This bill allows the judge of the Vanderburgh Circuit Court to appoint an additional magistrate and allows the judges of the Vanderburgh Superior Court to jointly appoint an additional magistrate. Vanderburgh Circuit Court Judge David Kiely and Vanderburgh Superior Court J … [Read more...] about Vanderburgh County magistrates
Commitment of Level 6 offenders to DOC
The House Courts & Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1078 on commitment of Level 6 offenders to DOC by Rep. Steuerwald. This bill provides that a court may commit a person convicted of a Level 6 felony to the Department of Correction (DOC) if the person is a violent offender or has two prior unrelated felony convictions. Representatives from the Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys … [Read more...] about Commitment of Level 6 offenders to DOC