S.E.A. 37, P.L. 38 Effective: July 1, 2017 Authorizes the department of toxicology (department) to publish certifications of breath test operators, breath test equipment and chemicals, and proper breath test administration techniques on its Internet web site. Provides that a certification published on the department's Internet web site and obtained from the department as an … [Read more...] about Certifications concerning breath tests
operating while intoxicated
State biennial budget §74 [OWI]
H.E.A. 1001, P.L. 217 Effective: July 1, 2017 For operating a vehicle while intoxicated, increases the number of community service hours required by Ind. Code 9-30-5-15(a) to 240 hours and by Ind. Code 9-30-5-15(b) to 480 hours. The full law is available at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2017/bills/house/1001 … [Read more...] about State biennial budget §74 [OWI]
Motor vehicle related offenses
S.E.A. 479, P.L. 123 Effective: July 1, 2017 Provides that a person who commits a Class A misdemeanor or a felony by failing to comply with the duties of the operator of a motor vehicle involved in an accident commits a separate offense for each person whose serious bodily injury or death is caused by the person's failure to comply with those duties. Provides that it is a Level 4 … [Read more...] about Motor vehicle related offenses
Certifications concerning breath tests
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 37, sponsored by Rep. Steuerwald and Rep. Ober, on certifications concerning breath tests. The bill authorizes the Department of Toxicology to use its website to publish its certifications of breath test operators, equipment, and chemicals and its approved techniques, and would allow the Internet certifications to be admitted as … [Read more...] about Certifications concerning breath tests
Certifications concerning breath tests
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard Sen. Zakas’ SB 37 on certifications concerning breath tests. The bill authorizes the Department of Toxicology to use its website to publish its certifications of breath test operators, equipment, and chemicals and its approved techniques, and would allow the Internet certifications to be admitted as evidence in OWI prosecutions. The head of D … [Read more...] about Certifications concerning breath tests