IN SB0399

Establishes tiered maximum judgment amounts for Class C moving violation infractions: $35.50 plus court costs for admissions or pleas before or on the appearance date, with escalating maximums ($250.50 or $500 plus costs) for those who contest and lose based on their prior moving violation history in the county over the previous 5 years

Requires Marion County courts to impose a minimum $35 judgment for traffic infraction judgments after December 31, 2010, with funds transferred to a dedicated county fund for commissioner compensation and guardian ad litem programs

Clarifies throughout Indiana Code that "costs" includes "fees" in provisions relating to court costs, civil liability, and criminal proceedings

Expands civil liability for fraudulent flood damage affidavits to cover all subsequent purchasers or transferees of vehicle titles, not just dealers, including recovery of reasonable attorney's fees and court costs

Allows courts to suspend half of applicable court costs for traffic violations if the person enrolls in and completes a defensive driving school program