H.E.A. 1013, P.L. 57 Effective: March 21, 2016 Provides that, upon the request of a law enforcement agency, a provider of electronic communications services used by an electronic device is required to provide geolocation information concerning the electronic device to the law enforcement agency: (1) to allow the law enforcement agency to respond to a call for emergency services; or … [Read more...] about Geolocation information and unmanned aerial vehicles
Establishes a procedure for the release of law enforcement recordings under the public records law
H.E.A. 1019, P.L. 58 Effective: July 1, 2016 Exempts custodial interrogations described in Indiana Evidence Rule 617 from provisions applicable to other law enforcement recordings. Requires a public agency to permit the following persons (defined as a "requestor" in the statute) to view a recording at least twice: (1) A person depicted in a recording, or if the person is deceased or … [Read more...] about Establishes a procedure for the release of law enforcement recordings under the public records law
Human trafficking and common nuisances
H.E.A. 1028, P.L. 59 Effective: July 1, 2016 Repeals certain provision in current law defining the crimes of visiting and maintaining a common nuisance in connection with the unlawful use of: (1) alcohol; (2) legend drugs; and (3) controlled substances. Creates a new statute defining the crimes of visiting and maintaining a common nuisance in connection with: (1) the unlawful use of … [Read more...] about Human trafficking and common nuisances
Criminal justice matters
H.E.A. 1102, P.L. 69 Effective: July 1, 2016 Allows the department of correction (department) to make grants to county jails to provide evidence based mental health and addiction forensic treatment services from funds appropriated to the department for the department's operating expenses for the state fiscal year. Requires the commissioner of correction to coordinate with the … [Read more...] about Criminal justice matters
Prosecutions for rape and criminal deviate conduct
H.E.A. 1105, P.L. 70 Effective: July 1, 2016 Specifies that certain exceptions to the statute of limitations for rape as a Level 3 felony also apply to rape as a Class B felony (for crimes committed before July 1, 2014). Provides that a prosecution for criminal deviate conduct as a Class B felony for an offense committed before the crime was repealed on July 1, 2014, that would … [Read more...] about Prosecutions for rape and criminal deviate conduct