The House Judiciary Committee heard HB 1418 on the minimum age to marry by Rep. Engleman. This bill: Amends the definition of "adult" for purposes of the Indiana Code to include a married minor who is at least 16 years of age and a minor who has been completely emancipated by a court; subject to specific constitutional and statutory age requirements and health and safety regulati … [Read more...] about Minimum age to marry
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Interviews and depositions of children
On January 16, 2020, the Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 206 on interviews and depositions of children in sex offense cases. The bill, authored by Sen. Messmer, creates certain procedures and protections in a defense interview or a court ordered deposition for a child less than 16 years of age who is the victim of a sex crime. The bill also provides that the term "defense … [Read more...] about Interviews and depositions of children
Interviews and depositions of children
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 206 on interviews and depositions of children in sex offense cases. The bill, authored by Sen. Messmer, creates certain procedures and protections in a defense interview or a court ordered deposition for a child less than 16 years of age who is the victim of a sex crime. The bill also provides that the term "defense counsel" includes the … [Read more...] about Interviews and depositions of children
Possession of firearms on school property
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 69 on possession of a firearm on school property authored by Sen. Sandlin. This bill exempts law enforcement and retired law enforcement officers who maintain firearms certification from the prohibition against carrying a firearm on school property. The bill was amended by committee consent to remove unnecessary language. The amended bill was … [Read more...] about Possession of firearms on school property
Homeless children and youth
S.E.A. 464, P.L. 155 Effective July 1, 2019 Amends Ind. Code § 9-24-3-1 to permit certain representatives of a homeless youth to access, on behalf of the youth, the youth's birth certificate, photo identification, and driver's license without charge or consent of a parent, guardian, or custodian; Provides for fee waivers for these documents with the proper fee and consent … [Read more...] about Homeless children and youth