H.E.A. 1208, P.L. 244 Effective: July 1, 2019 Defines "lifetime sex or violent offender" and prohibits, with certain exceptions, a lifetime sex or violent offender from changing the offender's name. Requires the local law enforcement authority in the county of conviction to take reasonable steps to notify the victim if a lifetime sex or violent offender changes the offender's name, … [Read more...] about Prohibited name change
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Prohibited name change
For amend and vote only, the Senate Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law heard HB 1208, sponsored by Sen. Grooms and Sen. Houchin on prohibited name change. The bill that passed the House amended the current law that prohibits a person who is confined to a Department of Correction facility from filing a change of name petition. It added to the persons prohibited from filing a … [Read more...] about Prohibited name change
Sex offenders and child care services
The House Committee on Family, Children & Human Affairs heard SB 258, sponsored by Rep. Manning, on sexually violent predators. The current law prohibits a sexually violent predator or an offender against children from working for compensation or as a volunteer on school property, at a youth program center, or at a public park. A violation is a Level 6 felony. The bill was … [Read more...] about Sex offenders and child care services
Victims of criminal acts
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 551 sponsored by Rep. McNamara on victims of criminal acts. This bill: provides that a new registration period may be imposed if a sex or violent offender fails to register or improperly registers as a sex or violent offender prohibits records held by the department of child services to be disclosed to any person who requests … [Read more...] about Victims of criminal acts
Ban on sex offenders providing child care services
The Senate Committee on Family and Children Services heard Sen. Mrvan’s SB 258 banning sex offenders from providing child care services. Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council testified in support of the bill. The bill passed 9-0. Read the bill here: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2019/bills/senate/258 … [Read more...] about Ban on sex offenders providing child care services