The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1064 sponsored by Sen. Crider, Sen. Zay and Sen. Walker regarding courts and magistrates. Rep. Cherry presented the bill which: adds a superior court in Hamilton County, allows the judges of the Decatur Circuit and Superior courts to jointly appoint a magistrate to serve the Decatur County courts; allows the judges of the Huntington Circuit … [Read more...] about Courts and magistrates
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Delaware circuit courts
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 152 concerning Delaware Circuit Courts authored by Sen. Gaskill. The bill would eliminate the 6th circuit court in Delaware County. Last week testimony was received from two Delaware County Council members in support of the bill, and Delaware Circuit Court Judge Kim Dowling and the Indiana Judges Association testified in opposition. The bill … [Read more...] about Delaware circuit courts
Court matters
For amend and vote only, and on recommitment, the Senate Appropriations Committee heard SB 380 on various court matters authored by Sen. Koch, Sen, Messmer, and Sen. Holdman. This bill: Eliminates the annual salary increases for judges, members of the general assembly, and prosecutors beginning after June 30, 2021. Adds a superior court in Hamilton County. Allows the judges of … [Read more...] about Court matters
Court matters
The Senate Appropriations Committee heard SB 380 on court matters, authored by Sen. Koch. The bill provides for new a Hamilton Superior Court. The bill also provides for the appointment of a magistrate in Decatur County, Hancock County, Huntington County, Knox County, and Lake Superior Court. It also allows clerks to retain $3 administrative fee from excess amounts collected by … [Read more...] about Court matters
Courts & magistrates
The House Ways and Means Committee heard HB 1064 on courts and magistrates authored by Representatives Cherry and Eberhart. This bill was amended to incorporate the other judicial officer bills - HB 1042, HB 1043, HB 1112, and HB 1304. The amended bill: Adds a superior court in Hamilton County. Allows the judges of the Decatur circuit and superior courts to jointly appoint a m … [Read more...] about Courts & magistrates