Budget session will not prevent state senators from working to improve DCS
The Indiana Department of Child Services will be part of the legislative agenda during the Indiana General Assembly’s 2013 session.
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Estate lawyers’ duty of responsibility clarified in proposed legislation
Estate attorneys are hoping the Indiana General Assembly will provide a remedy after a ruling by the Indiana Court of Appeals muddied the waters concerning the scope and duties of a lawyer working on behalf of an estate’s personal representative.
State Senate creates new committee to study civil law
The Indiana Senate has added a new committee to its roster to examine non-criminal legal issues.
Zoeller, Merritt tour campuses, promote Lifeline law
The Indiana state senator who sponsored a law that aims to protect minors from arrest when they seek medical attention for alcohol-related emergencies is joining Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller in spreading the word on college campuses.
Centralized hotline and hiring more workers among issues on DCS study committee agenda
The centralized hotline system is among the topics to be discussed when the Department of Child Services Interim Study Committee meets Nov. 8.
Unslated candidate files suit against Marion County Election Board
A Democratic candidate for state representative for Indiana’s District 100 who was not slated by his party is suing the Marion County Election Board after the board ordered his election materials seized before the primary election for violating Ind. Code 3-14-1-2.
Legislative groups to look at surrogate attorneys, funding for correction programs
Legislators this week will study a variety of issues, including preliminary drafts on surrogate attorneys and probate court authority.
New LSA director, deputy director named
The Legislative Council has selected George Angelone to serve as executive director of the Legislative Services Agency. Angelone takes over for Jack Ross, who will retire at the end of next month.
Zoeller to speak at DCS study committee Thursday
Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller is scheduled to appear before the Department of Child Services Interim Study Committee meeting Thursday afternoon.
Indiana Department of Child Services urged to set course for new direction
With a new governor taking over Indiana’s executive branch in January, what changes, if any, will come to the Department of Child Services are unknown. However, some contend that should not stop the agency from addressing criticism and implementing new policies or programs now.
Committee taking another look at emancipation law
The Child Custody and Support Advisory Committee meets Tuesday to discuss the law passed during the 2012 legislative session that reduced the age of emancipation to 19 for child support purposes.
Victim funds create legal, public policy issues
Kenneth Feinberg, an authority on victim compensation funds, says circumstances warranting these types of programs are “rare.”
Zoeller, senators at odds over immigration law
Indiana lawmakers seek to intervene with aid of Kansas official Kris Kobach.
Study committees to look at workers’ comp, criminal history
This week at the Statehouse, interim committees will discuss issues including criminal history, criminal sentences and workers’ compensation.
LSA leaves opinions at the door
In a world of partisan wrangling, the Legislative Services Agency has “jealously guarded” its nonpartisan nature.
CCEC Work Group proposes sweeping revision to the Indiana Criminal Code
The Indiana General Assembly’s Criminal Code Evaluation Commission has started another round of hearings to collect data and recommendations for revising the state’s criminal statutes. A key element of this review will be an extensive study of significant sections of Title 35 by the CCEC Work Group.
Courts, DCS, Criminal Code Evaluation committees meet this week
The Commission on Courts holds its first meeting of the legislative interim Wednesday, and a common theme is the need for more judges.
Pill mills migrating to Indiana?
The General Assembly and physician groups are considering ways to stop over-prescribing of pain medications.
Lawmakers seek leader for ‘interesting, challenging and unique’ post
The Indiana General Assembly has begun the search for a new executive director of the Legislative Services Agency.
DCS, criminal law study committees meet this week
The Department of Child Services Interim Study Committee will meet for the first time Wednesday afternoon to discuss various matters including funding and child in need of services cases.