The Senate Family and Children Services Committee heard Sen. Mrvan’s SB 434 on child sexual abuse prevention. The bill requires the Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) to provide services and programs for the prevention of child sexual abuse as well as treatment and assistance for victims and families of child sexual abuse. This would include development of educational m … [Read more...] about Child sexual abuse prevention
Marion County judicial selection
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1036 on Marion County judicial selection authored by Reps. Steuerwald and Bosma. The bill provides for merit selection of the Marion County trial court judges, outlines the members of the selection committee, and appointment and retention process. The Committee adopted by consent a technical amendment. Testimony on the … [Read more...] about Marion County judicial selection
Construction or design contracts
The House Judiciary Committee heard Rep. Torr’s HB 1037 invalidating indemnity provisions in construction or design contracts involving a promisee’s own negligence or willful misconduct or that of their agents, servants, or independent contractors. Rep.Torr asked those present to comment on the bill to meet with him to discuss differences and did not request a committee vote. The bil … [Read more...] about Construction or design contracts
Shelby County magistrate
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1053 on the Shelby County magistrate authored by Reps. Eberhart and Steuerwald. The bill permits Shelby County to appoint a magistrate. The bill was amended by consent to have the appointment made by all three judges not just by the superior court judges. Judge Charles O’Connor, Shelby Circuit Court, testified in support of the b … [Read more...] about Shelby County magistrate
Study of civil forfeiture laws
The House Judiciary Committee heard Reps. Wesco and Torr’s HB 1123 to request the Legislative Council create an interim study of civil forfeiture laws to review existing statutes concerning civil forfeitures and render a report on its findings and recommendations by November 1, 2017. The Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council and Marion County Prosecutor Terry Curry testified in s … [Read more...] about Study of civil forfeiture laws