jurisdiction

H.E.A. 1322, P.L. 84 Effective: July 1, 2016 Specifies that circuit courts, superior courts, and probate courts have original and concurrent jurisdiction under certain provisions of the Indiana Code. Requires the public defender commission (rather than the division of state court administration) to hire staff to support the public defender commission. Makes technical … [Read more...] about Trial court jurisdiction

The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1322 concerning trial court jurisdiction sponsored by Sen. Steele. The bill specifies that circuit courts, superior courts, and probate courts have original and concurrent jurisdiction under certain provisions of the Indiana Code.  This bill is a follow-up to legislation adopted in 2011 on this general topic. Judge Mary Willis, Henry Circuit … [Read more...] about Trial court jurisdiction

The Senate Civil Law Committee heard HB 1336, sponsored by Sen. Bray, on business entities; series limited liability. Author Rep. Cox stated that this bill makes various changes to business and other association law, including allowing for the creation of series limited liability companies in Indiana. This bill also recognizes the commercial court pilot, stating that a case may also … [Read more...] about Business entities; series limited liability

The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1322 concerning trial court jurisdiction authored by Rep. Koch.  The bill amends a number of statutes to allow all trial courts to have the same jurisdiction to act in these areas.  This bill is a follow-up to legislation adopted in 2011 on this general topic. Judge John Pera, Lake Superior Court, testified in favor of the bill o … [Read more...] about Trial court jurisdiction