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IN HB1603
Bill
Status
1/23/2017
Primary Sponsor
Ryan Hatfield
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AI Summary
HB 1603 Summary
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Classifies leaving the scene of an accident resulting in serious bodily injury or death as a "violent crime" under Indiana's victim compensation act.
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Classifies operating while intoxicated causing serious bodily injury or death as a "violent crime" under Indiana's victim compensation act.
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Allows victims to request the prosecuting attorney's office file a motion for an expedited trial.
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Requires courts to complete trial or case disposition within 18 months of an expedited trial motion being filed, unless extraordinary circumstances exist to protect the defendant's constitutional rights.
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Specifies that failure to meet the 18-month deadline does not entitle a defendant to discharge.
Legislative Description
Victim compensation and victims' rights. Provides that: (1) leaving the scene of an accident if the accident results in serious bodily injury or death; and (2) operating while intoxicated causing serious bodily injury or death; are "violent crimes" for purposes of the victim compensation act. Provides that if a victim requests an expedited trial, the court shall require a trial or disposition of the criminal case within 18 months.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code
1/23/2017