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. It would also repeal Ind. Code § 35-38-1-1(b)’s requirement that … [Read more...] about Plea agreements and sentencing
confidentiality
Reporting of government malfeasance
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard Sen. Charbonneau’s SB 394 on reporting of government malfeasance. This bill provides for confidentiality and relief for an individual who reports certain suspected violations of law by public officers. The bill was amended to exempt state employees and state agencies. Representatives of Indiana Association of Cities and Towns, Association of I … [Read more...] about Reporting of government malfeasance
Confidential victim services requests
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 289, authored by Sen. Arnold and Sen. Steele, on confidential victim services requests. This bill permits, for purposes of the public records law, a law enforcement agency to share certain information with a crime victim advocate without the agency losing the discretion to keep this information confidential from other persons requesting … [Read more...] about Confidential victim services requests
Address confidentiality
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 90 concerning address confidentiality authored and presented by Sen. Steele. The bill was amended by the Committee and includes judicial officers within the definition of a law enforcement official for purposes of these provisions to allow law enforcement officials the ability to require public agencies, via an application, to keep the … [Read more...] about Address confidentiality