IN SB0278 | 2020 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 9 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-01-09 - First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 9 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-01-09 - First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Representation of the indigent at initial hearing. Provides that an indigent defendant has the right to consult with and be represented by counsel at the initial hearing. Provides that prior to conducting the initial hearing, if the judicial officer determines that a person is indigent, the judicial officer shall provide the person with sufficient time to consult with counsel prior to conducting the initial hearing.
Title
Representation of the indigent at initial hearing.
Sponsors
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2020-01-09 | Senate | First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary |
2020-01-09 | Senate | Authored by Senator Lanane |
Indiana State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2020/bills/senate/278/details |
Text | http://iga.in.gov/static-documents/1/d/b/e/1dbe255b/SB0278.01.INTR.pdf |