SB0291

Court security.

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Indiana SB0291 establishes roles for court marshals in the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals to enhance court security.

Indiana SB0291 amends the Indiana Code to create roles for court marshals in the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals. These marshals are tasked with ensuring the safety and security of justices, judges, and court staff. They can access specific criminal and law enforcement information for security purposes, carry weapons, and use necessary force to maintain order. They have limited police powers, must notify local law enforcement of threats, and cannot respond to unrelated local incidents.

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Sponsors

DDD
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

47 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Not Voting

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 4

10:30 AM

House Courts and Criminal Code Hearing

Jan 14

1:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 5

Senate

Signed by the Governor

Mar 5

Senate

Public Law 139

Feb 27

Senate

Signed by the President Pro Tempore