IN SB0003

Adds definition of "judicial officer" effective July 1, 2014, encompassing justices, judges, magistrates, and judges pro tempore serving in Indiana courts at all levels.

Expands the definition of "public safety official" in battery statutes to include judicial officers, making battery against a judicial officer during official duties a Level 6 felony.

Allows judicial officers to possess and carry firearms in the same locations as law enforcement officers authorized under state law.

Grants judicial officers the same civil and criminal immunities and defenses concerning firearm possession and use as law enforcement officers engaged in official duties.

Permits judicial officers to possess firearms on state and political subdivision property without restriction, except in courthouse buildings unless the officer has a valid handgun carry license.