H.E.A. 1137, P.L. 187 Effective: July 1, 2017 Decreases the bail agent renewal fee from $600 to $300. Requires forfeiture, not earlier than 120 days or later than 365 days after the defendant's failure to appear, of a bond executed through cash or securities deposited with the clerk of court. (Current law requires forfeiture not earlier than 120 days after failure to … [Read more...] about Bail agent license renewal and bond forfeiture
Cannabidiol and treatment resistant epilepsy
H.E.A. 1148, P.L. 188 Effective: April 26, 2017 Defines "cannabidiol" and "substance containing cannabidiol" and establishes a cannabidiol registry for certain persons for the use of a substance containing cannabidiol in the treatment of an individual with treatment resistant epilepsy. Requires the State Department of Health to maintain the registry. Provides that the offense of … [Read more...] about Cannabidiol and treatment resistant epilepsy
Crime reporting requirements
H.E.A. 1189, P.L. 15 Effective: July 1, 2018 Requires local law enforcement agencies to provide criminal justice data to the Indiana State Police. Requires local law enforcement agencies to participate in a statewide uniform crime report program with the National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS). Requires the criminal justice data division of the State Police Department to … [Read more...] about Crime reporting requirements
Criminal offenses
H.E.A. 1406, P.L. 252 Effective: July 1, 2017 Provides that a person who knowingly or intentionally manufactures or finances the manufacture of methamphetamine commits manufacturing methamphetamine, a Level 4 felony. Specifies circumstances under which the crime is a Level 3 or Level 2 felony. Provides that the crime of strangulation includes application of pressure to a victim's … [Read more...] about Criminal offenses
Pharmacies and pharmacists
H.E.A. 1540, P.L. 202 Effective: July 1, 2017 Provides that the taking of a controlled substance from: (1) a pharmacist acting in an official capacity; or (2) a pharmacy; is robbery, a Level 4 felony. Provides that: (1) the use of a deadly weapon; or (2) causing bodily injury to any person other than the defendant; during the robbery of: (A) a pharmacist acting in an official … [Read more...] about Pharmacies and pharmacists