Indiana HB1314 establishes a procedure for postconviction relief, including filing requirements, representation, and limitations.
Indiana HB1314 sets forth a structured process for individuals convicted or sentenced in Indiana to seek postconviction relief. The bill outlines the grounds for such relief, including violations of constitutional rights or jurisdictional errors. It mandates that petitions be filed within specific timeframes, varying between 180 days for capital cases and one year for non-capital cases. The bill also details the roles of the public defender and the state in these proceedings, including the conditions under which the public defender may represent an indigent petitioner.
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