Commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Rep. Ragen Hatcher
Sponsored bills
Eliminates a requirement that the case of a juvenile who is: (1) 16 or 17 years of age; and (2) accused of certain offenses; must be filed directly in a court with adult criminal jurisdiction. Provides that an individual: (1) whose case was directly filed in a court with adult criminal jurisdiction; and (2) who has not been sentenced; before the effective date of this act must (rather than may, under current law) be sentenced under provisions concerning sentencing alternatives for certain offenders under criminal court jurisdiction.
Repeals the direct filing of certain juvenile offenses in adult court. Raises the age requirement for the waiver of certain juvenile offenses. Allows a juvenile court to waive jurisdiction of certain crimes to adult court. (Current law requires a juvenile court to waive jurisdiction in certain circumstances.) Modifies the age parameters involving cases that a juvenile court may waive to adult court.
Celebrating Black History Month.
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing dyslexia in Hoosier youth.
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring Haywood and Fleming Associates for 35 years of business and service in the Gary area.
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing teachers and the work they do.
Congratulating Bernice Bohannon on her 110th birthday.
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring Judge John G. Baker upon his retirement from the Indiana Court of Appeals.
Recognizing Workers Memorial Day.