The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 68 on internet crimes investigation fee and fund authored by Sen. Crider. The bill provides the following: establishes the Internet crimes investigation fund (fund) requires the state police department (department) to administer the fund and use money in the fund to: (1) pay for certain costs incurred by the department and directly related … [Read more...] about Internet crimes investigation fee and fund
Change of placement of a child in need of services
The Senate Family and Children Services Committee heard an amendment to SB 128 authored by Sen. Head on change of placement of a child in need of services (CHINS). At last week’s meeting, DCS testified against the bill, explaining that typically the Child and Family Team Meeting involves all parties, including foster parents, and that is when there is an opportunity for their voice t … [Read more...] about Change of placement of a child in need of services
Kosciusko County superior court
The Senate Appropriations Committee heard SB 126 authored by Sen. Head on a Kosciusko County superior court recommitted upon passage by the Senate Judiciary Committee. The bill adds a fourth judge and Superior Court #4 to the superior court of Kosciusko County. The bill passed 10-0. Read the bill at https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2018/bills/senate/126 … [Read more...] about Kosciusko County superior court
Court Appointed Child Advocate immunity
The Senate Committee on Civil Law heard SB 130 authored by Sen. Bohacek on court appointed child advocate (CASA) immunity. The bill provides immunity from civil and criminal liability for a guardian ad litem program, a CASA program, and an employee, contract employee, or volunteer for a guardian ad litem program or court appointed special advocate program when a child is placed on a … [Read more...] about Court Appointed Child Advocate immunity
Child support
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 179 on child support, authored by Sen. Bray. The bill provides the following: incarceration of a parent may not be considered voluntary unemployment in determining an amount to be ordered for support of a child a court may modify the child support order, or approve a proposed modification, without holding a hearing if: (1) a petition to … [Read more...] about Child support