Legislative Update

magistrate

Court matters

Filed Under: Judicial Administration

The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 380 on court matters, authored and presented by Sen. Koch.  The bill provides for a new Hamilton Superior Court.  The bill also allows for appointment of a magistrate in Decatur County, Hancock County, Huntington County, Knox County, and Lake Superior Court. It also allows clerks to retain a $3 administrative fee from excess amounts collected b … [Read more...] about Court matters

Marion County magistrates

Filed Under: Judicial Administration

The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1112 authored by Rep. Speedy and Rep. Pryor regarding Marion County magistrates.  The bill allows the Marion County superior courts to appoint 27 full-time magistrates after December 31, 2021, not more than 14 of whom may be from the same political party. Marion Superior Court Judge Heather Welch testified in support of the bill. … [Read more...] about Marion County magistrates

Huntington County magistrate

Filed Under: Judicial Administration

The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1043 authored by Rep. Leonard regarding Huntington County magistrate. This bill provides for a full-time magistrate in Huntington County. Currently, there are two judges and a part-time referee in the county. Judge Davin Smith, Huntington County Circuit Court, testified in support of the bill. The bill was amended by consent to a … [Read more...] about Huntington County magistrate

Hancock County magistrate

Filed Under: Judicial Administration

The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1064 authored by Rep. Cherry regarding Hancock County magistrate. This bill provides for a full-time magistrate in Hancock County.  Currently, there are three judges and a part-time commissioner in the county. There was no testimony regarding the bill. The bill passed 11-0. Read the bill at: … [Read more...] about Hancock County magistrate