H.E.A. 1418, P.L. 166 Effective: July 1, 2024 Provides that a pregnant woman charged with a drug crime may be referred to a forensic diversion program or a drug court at an initial hearing. Read the bill at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2024/bills/house/1418 … [Read more...] about Forensic diversion and drug courts
pretrial diversion
Forensic diversion and drug courts
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard HB 1418 concerning forensic diversion and drug courts sponsored by Sen. Bohacek. The author, Rep. Goss-Reaves, explained that the bill provides that a pregnant woman charged with a drug crime may be referred to a forensic diversion program or a drug court at an initial hearing. The bill was amended by consent to … [Read more...] about Forensic diversion and drug courts
Forensic diversion and drug courts
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1418 on forensic diversion and drug courts authored by Rep. Goss-Reaves. The bill provides that a pregnant woman charged with a drug crime may be referred to a forensic diversion program or a drug court at an initial hearing. The Indiana Public Defender Council, Good Trouble Coalition, American College of Obstetricians … [Read more...] about Forensic diversion and drug courts
Court procedures
S.E.A. 182, P.L. 14 Effective: July 1, 2022 Specifies that an arrest, criminal charge, or juvenile delinquency allegation that results in an adjudication for an infraction does not result in a conviction for purposes of expungement.Authorizes a person participating in a pretrial diversion program to file a petition for expungement with the authorization of the prosecuting … [Read more...] about Court procedures
Pretrial diversion
H.E.A. 1057, P.L. 24 Effective: July 1, 2018 Provides that the initial user fee amount for a diversion agreement involving a misdemeanor is $50. Provides that the initial user fee amount for a diversion agreement involving a felony is $75. Allows a court to impose on a person an additional program fee or cost that is reasonably related to the person's rehabilitation. Prohibits a … [Read more...] about Pretrial diversion