S.E.A. 48, P.L. 3 Effective: July 1, 2023 Provides that a criminal prosecution of a sex offense committed against a child that is otherwise barred by the statute of limitations may nevertheless be commenced within five years from the date on which: (1) the state discovers DNA evidence; (2) the state learns of a recording that provides evidence sufficient to charge the … [Read more...] about Child sex offenses
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S.E.A. 301, P.L. 109 Effective: July 1, 2023 Increases the maximum penalty for child molesting from 40 to 50 years under certain circumstances. Read the bill at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2023/bills/senate/301 … [Read more...] about Sex offenses
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H.E.A. 1021, P.L. 209 Effective: July 1, 2023 Read the bill at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2023/bills/house/1021 … [Read more...] about Various criminal law matters
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The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 301 on sex offenses sponsored by Rep. Negele. The bill establishes an alternative sentencing range for certain child molesting cases and adds rape to the definition of a credit restricted felon. An amendment was adopted to increase the maximum sentence for a person convicted of child molesting from 40 to 50 years under certain … [Read more...] about Sex offenses
Child seduction
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard HB 1228 sponsored by Sen. Bohacek, Sen. Glick, and Sen. Pol on child seduction. The author, Rep. Bauer, presented the bill which provides that if a person who: (1) is at least 18 years of age; and (2) is the coach of a child less than 18 years of age; engages with the child in sexual intercourse, other sexual conduct (as … [Read more...] about Child seduction