victims rights

The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard SB 246 on the redaction of children’s names in court records authored by Sen. Freeman. The bill requires the names of child victims, child witnesses, and certain other persons to be redacted in criminal cases. The bill also requires the use of an anonymous designator such as "Child Witness No. 1" when redacting a name and p … [Read more...] about Redaction of children’s names in court records

S.E.A. 172, P.L. 20 Effective: July 1, 2024 Amends definitions of emergency shelter care, motor vehicle, violent crime, and victim of a child sex crime. Changes out-of-pocket loss to out-of-pocket expenses. Provides that certain records obtained by the victim services division (division) of the criminal justice institute are to remain confidential. Provides that, where justice … [Read more...] about Compensation for victims of violent crime

The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard SB 172 on compensation for victims of violent crime authored by Sen. Crider.  The bill does the following: The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute and the Indiana Public Defender Council testified in support of the bill.  The bill passed 8-0. Read the bill at https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2024/bills/senate/172 … [Read more...] about Compensation for victims of violent crime