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IN HB1520
Bill
Status
5/5/2019
Primary Sponsor
Philip GiaQuinta
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AI Summary
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Child support obligations end at age 19 unless the child is a full-time secondary school student, in which case support continues until graduation upon proper notice filing by a parent or guardian.
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Parents seeking extended child support for secondary school students must file notice with proof of enrollment and expected graduation date between when the child turns 17 and 19 years old.
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Courts may issue orders continuing child support through graduation without a hearing if no objection is filed within 30 days of notice.
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Part-time deputy prosecuting attorneys with at least 8 years of experience now qualify for senior prosecuting attorney designation (previously required full-time employment).
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Senior prosecuting attorneys' scope of work is expanded to include investigation, charging, and prosecution of criminal nonsupport cases under IC 35-46-1-5.
Legislative Description
Child support. Provides that the duty to support a child ceases when the child becomes 19 years of age unless the child is a full-time student in a secondary school. Provides that in order for child support to continue for a child who is: (1) 19 years of age or older; and (2) a full-time student in a secondary school; a parent or guardian of the child must file notice advising the court that the child continues or will continue to be enrolled in secondary school. Specifies requirements for the content and filing of the notice. Provides that if a party to the child support proceeding does not file an objection or request for a hearing within thirty (30) days after the party receives the notice, the court may, without holding a hearing, issue an order continuing child support through the date on which the child is expected to graduate. Provides that senior prosecuting attorneys include persons employed for at least eight years as a part-time deputy prosecuting attorney. Provides that senior prosecuting attorneys may prosecute criminal nonsupport cases.
Last Action
Public Law 263
5/5/2019