Compiled By: Amanda R. Wishin | Research Attorney, Indiana Office of Court Services New immunities Community corrections officers and probation officers who administer an overdose intervention drug. S.E.A. 13, P.L. 4. A guardian ad litem program and court appointed special advocate program when a child is placed on a waiting list for guardian ad litem or court appointed special advocate services. S.E.A. 135, … [Read more...] about 2018 Legislative Summary
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S.E.A. 120 helps judges and staff
In Henriquez v. State, No. 20A04-1510-CR-1841, ____N.E.3d____ (Ind. Ct. App., August 9, 2016), at issue on appeal was whether the trial court failed to comply with I.C. 35-38-1-1(b) that requires the court to advise the defendant of the earliest release date and the maximum possible release date. Chief Judge Nancy Vaidik reviewed the legislative intent of the statute and determined that a plausible interpretation of … [Read more...] about S.E.A. 120 helps judges and staff
2017 Legislative Summary
New crimes/increased criminal penalties: Level 1 felony: neglect of a dependent with a mental or physical disability. (S.E.A. 246, P.L. 263 – effective July 1, 2017) Level 1 felony: causing serious bodily injury to any person other than the defendant during a robbery of a pharmacist acting in an official capacity or a pharmacy. Level 2 felony: (1) the use of a deadly weapon; or (2) causing bodily injury to any person … [Read more...] about 2017 Legislative Summary
2017 CASA Day Celebration
Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers took part in a celebration at the State House on March 20, 2017, sponsored by the Indiana Supreme Court, Indiana Office of Court Services, GAL/CASA. More than 400 people from across the state clothed in blue t-shirts filled its north atrium, chanting “I am for the child” and “I am CASA strong.” They came to thank lawmakers for their ongoing budgetary support and recen … [Read more...] about 2017 CASA Day Celebration
2016 Legislative Summary – Indiana General Assembly
[Editor’s Note: This report is a condensed version of the legislation enacted in the 2016 session of the Indiana General Assembly and only contains highlights of selected bills.] The entire text of any law, as well as any other legislative action, is available at: http://www.iga.in.gov. CIVIL LAW Foreclosure Mischief SEA 183, P.L. 32 – 2016 Effective: July 1, 2016 Amends the definition of criminal trespass and cre … [Read more...] about 2016 Legislative Summary – Indiana General Assembly