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IN HB1155

Bill

Official Source

Status

Enrolled

3/28/2019

Primary Sponsor

Terry Goodin

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds two judges to the Clark County Circuit Court, increasing the total from four to six judges effective January 1, 2021
  • Creates two new court divisions designated as Clark Circuit Court No. 5 and No. 6
  • Passed the Indiana House unanimously with a vote of 91-0 on February 11, 2019
  • Amends Indiana Code IC 33-33-10-2.5 concerning courts and court officers
  • Court maintains dockets for small claims, misdemeanor, criminal, juvenile, civil, and probate matters

Legislative Description

Clark County circuit court. Establishes two new courts beginning July 1, 2019. Requires the governor to fill the vacancy in each of the courts that occurs when the court comes into existence. Provides that the first elected judges under the Indiana Constitution are elected at the November 2024 general election, take office January 1, 2025, and each hold office for a term of six years.

Last Action

Returned to the House with amendments

3/28/2019

Committee Referrals

Appropriations3/14/2019
Judiciary2/27/2019
Ways and Means1/16/2019
Courts and Criminal Code1/7/2019

Full Bill Text

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