The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1039 authored by Rep. Washburne and Rep. DeLaney on the court staff attorney pilot project. This bill establishes a two-year pilot circuit and superior court assistance project administered by the Indiana Judicial Center to handle complex motions. The bill provides for legal assistance from an attorney, senior judge, or third … [Read more...] about Court staff attorney pilot project
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Uniform Powers of Appointment Act
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 5, authored by Sen. Bray, the Uniform Powers of Appointment Act. This bill urges the legislative council to assign to the interim study committee on courts and the judiciary or another appropriate interim study committee the topic of the Uniform Powers of Appointment Act, as approved and recommended by the National Conference of Commissioners … [Read more...] about Uniform Powers of Appointment Act