Category Archives: Waiver/Transfer

HB 1304 — Many Juvenile Topics — Committee Hearing January 28, 2015

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Administrator

HB 1304 is a significant bill in terms of juvenile law this legislative session.  It includes many of the suggested changes from the Interim Study Committee on Criminal Code and Corrections, including:

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Legg v. State — Application of Juvenile Alternative Sentencing

Posted on December 29, 2014 by Administrator

In Legg v. State (Ind.Ct.App. December 10, 2014), the appellate court takes the first step to address the limits of the juvenile alternative sentencing statutes.  When IC 31-30-4became law, it was largely in response to the Paul Henry Gingrich case.  

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Interim Study Committee on Corrections and Criminal Code Recommendations for 2015 Legislative Session

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Administrator

The Interim Study Committee on Corrections and Criminal Code published the minutesfrom the October 6, 2014 meeting, which included several recommendations related to juvenile law:

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