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HJR 5 Indiana House · 2025 Regular Session

Suspension of prosecuting attorney.

Summary
Authorizes the governor to suspend a prosecuting attorney from office for malfeasance, misfeasance, neglect of duty, incompetence, permanent inability to perform official duties, or commission of a felony, and allows the governor to fill the office by appointment for the period of suspension.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill establishes prosecutorial accountability via gubernatorial suspension for misconduct, enhancing oversight in criminal justice system per subject categories.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2025 Last action Feb 4, 2025
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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Andrew Ireland
Andrew Ireland
RRepublican
IN
90
Co
Photo of J.D. Prescott
J.D. Prescott
RRepublican
IN
33
Co
Photo of Michelle Davis
Michelle Davis
RRepublican
IN
58