The Senate Judiciary Committee heard Sen. Koch’s SB 120 on plea agreements and sentencing. The bill repeals Ind. Code § 35-35-3-3(b)’s provision that a felony plea agreement, the presentence investigation for it, and the hearing are not part of “’the official record of the case” unless the court approves the agreement. Clarification: This bill does not affect Ind. Code 35-38-1-13; pr … [Read more...] about Plea agreements and sentencing [Updated with clarification]
Adverse possession
The Senate Civil Law Committee heard Sen. Koch’s SB 121 permitting a person or other entity exempt from the payment of property taxation to claim property by adverse possession. A property attorney testified in support of the bill. The Probate, Trust & Real Property Section of the Indiana State Bar Association testified that they don’t have an official position, but voiced conc … [Read more...] about Adverse possession
Expungement
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard Sen. Young’s SB 169 on expungement. The bill prohibits a sex or violent offender from expunging a misdemeanor conviction, provides that arrest records may be expunged if a related conviction is expunged or if the person has completed a diversion program, and permits the expungement of civil forfeiture records if a related a … [Read more...] about Expungement
Pharmacy robbery
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard Sen. Young’s SB 170 on pharmacy robbery. The bill adds a provision that a juvenile court does not have jurisdiction over an individual for an alleged robbery that was committed in a pharmacy or in a retailer containing a pharmacy if the individual was at least 16 years of age but less than 18 years of age at the time of the alleged robbery. The o … [Read more...] about Pharmacy robbery
Catastrophic injury
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard Sen. Young’s SB 229 on catastrophic injury. The bill defines "catastrophic injury", and permits a court to impose an additional fixed term of 5-10 years if a person commits certain offenses that cause the victim to suffer catastrophic injury. The bill prohibits imposing an additional fixed term if the same facts necessary to e … [Read more...] about Catastrophic injury