The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard SB 292 on criminal law matters, authored by Sen. Young. The bill does the following: repeals the offense of auto theft and receiving stolen auto parts provides that a person who knowingly or intentionally exerts unauthorized control of a motor vehicle or a component part of a motor vehicle, with the intent to deprive the … [Read more...] about Criminal law matters
expungement
Use of criminal history information in hiring
S.E.A. 312, P.L. 210 Effective: July 1, 2017 Provides that a political subdivision may not prohibit an employer from obtaining or using criminal history information during the hiring process to the extent allowed by federal or state law, rules, or regulations. Provides that a political subdivision may not prohibit an employer, at the time an individual makes an initial application … [Read more...] about Use of criminal history information in hiring
Various election matters
S.E.A. 442, P.L. 74 Effective: July 1, 2017 Provides that a felony conviction that has been pardoned, reversed, vacated, set aside, or expunged does not disqualify a person from holding elected office. Requires superior court judges in Lake and St. Joseph counties to file a statement with the secretary of state requesting a retention vote. Urges the Legislative Council to assign to … [Read more...] about Various election matters
Juvenile justice
For amend and vote only, the Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard HB 1218, sponsored by Sen. Head and Sen. Bray, on juvenile justice. The legislation now includes, after amendments, these provisions: Adds juvenile related members to a community corrections advisory board; Permits an application to community corrections program for juveniles to be made to the … [Read more...] about Juvenile justice
Juvenile justice
The Senate Corrections Committee heard HB 1218, sponsored by Sen. Head and Sen. Bray, on juvenile justice. The bill adds additional members to a community corrections advisory board and allows an application for a state grant for a community corrections program for juveniles to be made to the department of correction division of youth services. The bill also provides that a child … [Read more...] about Juvenile justice