The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 149 on various court matters sponsored by Reps. Steuerwald and Jeter and authored by Sen. Koch. The bill makes various changes to the Marion County Superior Court statutes in an effort to provide more flexibility and update court matters. The bill also provides that the: (1) clerk of a circuit court; (2) clerk of a city or town … [Read more...] about Various courts matters
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Various courts matters
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 149 on various courts matters authored by Sen. Koch. The bill does the following: makes clarifying changes to the powers and duties of the Marion superior court executive committeeProvides that an appointed judicial officer shall be vested by the judges of the family division of the Marion superior court with suitable powers for the … [Read more...] about Various courts matters
Election cybersecurity
S.E.A. 179, P.L. 135 Effective: §2 on March 21, 2020 In part, §2 requires an employee or agent of a circuit court clerk, a county election board, or a board of registration to meet certain proficiency standards to be qualified to access the statewide voter registration system. Read the bill at: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2020/bills/senate/179 … [Read more...] about Election cybersecurity
Elkhart County courts
S.E.A. 187, P.L. 7 Effective: July 1, 2020 Provides that the board of county commissioners shall provide the circuit court clerk with an office at: (1) the county seat; or (2) in Elkhart County, any other place in the county as the board of county commissioners may provide; in a building provided for that purpose. Provides that each division of the circuit court or superior court of … [Read more...] about Elkhart County courts
Elkhart County courts
The House Committee on Courts and Criminal Code heard SB 187 authored by Sen. Doriot allowing the Elkhart County courts to consolidate the courts in one central location. Specifically, the bill provides that the board of county commissioners shall provide the circuit court clerk with an office at: (1) the county seat; or (2) in Elkhart County, any other place in the county as the … [Read more...] about Elkhart County courts