The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1121 authored by Rep. McNamara on concurrent juvenile jurisdiction on military bases. The bill creates a process for the state to establish concurrent jurisdiction with the United States for certain juvenile proceedings on Indiana military property. The bill was amended by consent to (1) clarify that it applies to only … [Read more...] about Concurrent juvenile jurisdiction on military bases
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Adult court jurisdiction over delinquent acts
S.E.A. 464, P.L. 115 Effective: July 1, 2023 Read the bill at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2023/bills/senate/464 … [Read more...] about Adult court jurisdiction over delinquent acts
Paternity actions
H.E.A. 1172, P.L. 66 Effective: July 1, 2023 Amends IC 31-17-2-3 to allow a child, by the child's next friend, to commence a child custody proceeding under certain circumstances. Defines "next friend" for this purpose. Provides that a court having jurisdiction over a child who is the subject of a child in need of services proceeding or juvenile delinquency proceeding has … [Read more...] about Paternity actions
Adult court jurisdiction over delinquent acts
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 464 on adult court jurisdiction over delinquent acts sponsored by Rep. McNamara. The author, Sen. Donato, introduced the bill which provides that the juvenile court does not have jurisdiction over an individual for certain offenses if the individual: (1) was at least 12 years of age and less than 18 years of age at the … [Read more...] about Adult court jurisdiction over delinquent acts
>Adult court jurisdiction over delinquent acts
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard SB 464 on adult jurisdiction over delinquent acts. This bill provides that a juvenile court does not have jurisdiction over an individual for an act that was committed when the accused was under the age of 18 but is over the age of 21 when charges are brought. These cases would be brought in criminal court. This would close a … [Read more...] about >Adult court jurisdiction over delinquent acts