The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard SB 324 on criminal penalties authored by Sen. Freeman. The bill, as amended, does the following: The Indianapolis Fraternal Order of Police, Indiana State Fraternal Order of Police, the Indiana Prosecuting Attorney Council, and the Indiana State Police testified in support of the bill. The Indiana Public Defender Council … [Read more...] about Criminal penalties
bail
Bail and release review commission
S.E.A. 70, P.L. 14 Effective: July 1, 2024 Establishes the bail and release review commission to review data concerning bail, bail reform, pretrial release, and related matters. Provides that the commission expires June 30, 2026. Read the bill at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2024/bills/senate/70 … [Read more...] about Bail and release review commission
Bail and release review commission
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 70 concerning bail and release review commission sponsored by Rep. Steuerwald. The author, Sen. Koch, explained that the bill would establish a temporary executive branch commission (sunsets June 30, 2026) with sixteen statutorily outlined members staffed by the office of the Governor. The membership includes four legislative m … [Read more...] about Bail and release review commission
Bail and release review commission
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 70 concerning bail and release review commission authored by Sen. Koch. The bill would establish a temporary executive branch commission (sunsetsJune 30, 2026) with 16 statutorily outlined members staffed by the office of the Governor. The membership includes four legislative members, Governor, Superintendent of State Police, … [Read more...] about Bail and release review commission
Domestic violence
S.E.A. 158, P.L. 28 Effective: July 1, 2023 Provides that a person arrested for certain crimes committed against a family or household member may not be released on bail for 24 hours. Provides that a charge of invasion of privacy is elevated to a Level 6 felony if the person has a prior unrelated criminal stalking conviction. Provides that certain crimes are considered a … [Read more...] about Domestic violence