The House Courts & Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1078 on commitment of Level 6 offenders to DOC by Rep. Steuerwald. This bill provides that a court may commit a person convicted of a Level 6 felony to the Department of Correction (DOC) if the person is a violent offender or has two prior unrelated felony convictions. Representatives from the Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys … [Read more...] about Commitment of Level 6 offenders to DOC
Justice Reinvestment Advisory Council
Broadening criminal justice treatment options
H.E.A. 1006, P.L. 65 Effective: March 13, 2018 Makes various changes to the criminal justice institute's annual report on the impact of criminal code reform on local units of government, the department of correction, and the office of judicial administration. Requires the report to be prepared in conjunction with the justice reinvestment advisory council (council). Adds probation … [Read more...] about Broadening criminal justice treatment options
Broadening criminal justice treatment options
The Senate Appropriations Committee heard HB 1006 sponsored by Sens. Young, Bray, and Houchin on broadening criminal justice treatment options. The bill was passed as amended by the Judiciary Committee and referred to the Appropriations Committee. It makes various changes to the criminal justice institute's annual report and other changes expanding criminal justice treatment … [Read more...] about Broadening criminal justice treatment options
Broadening criminal justice treatment options
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1006 sponsored by Sens. Young, Bray, and Houchin on broadening criminal justice treatment options. This bill: makes various changes to the Criminal Justice Institute's annual report on the impact of criminal code reform on local units of government, the Department of Correction, and the Office of Judicial Administration; requires the report … [Read more...] about Broadening criminal justice treatment options
Forensic treatment services
The House Judiciary Committee heard HB 1006 concerning forensic treatment services authored by Rep. Steuerwald. The bill was amended to clarify that the services provided under the Recovery Works program could be available under a misdemeanor pilot program if recommended by the Justice Reinvestment Advisory Council and funding is available. The amended bill passed 9-0 and was … [Read more...] about Forensic treatment services