Indiana HB1249 modifies juvenile court jurisdiction over certain serious offenses committed by minors.

Indiana HB1249 amends the state's juvenile court jurisdiction by excluding certain serious offenses from juvenile court oversight. Specifically, the bill removes jurisdiction over attempted murder, murder, kidnapping, rape, criminal deviate conduct, and robbery involving a deadly weapon. It also excludes unlawful carrying of a handgun charged as a felony. The changes apply to individuals at least sixteen years old at the time of the alleged offense. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2026.

Indiana HB1249 modifies juvenile court jurisdiction over certain serious offenses committed by minors.

Indiana HB1249 amends the state's juvenile court jurisdiction by excluding certain serious offenses from juvenile court oversight. Specifically, the bill removes jurisdiction over attempted murder, murder, kidnapping, rape, criminal deviate conduct, and robbery involving a deadly weapon. It also excludes unlawful carrying of a handgun charged as a felony. The changes apply to individuals at least sixteen years old at the time of the alleged offense. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2026.