Introduced Version
HOUSE BILL No. 1350
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DIGEST OF INTRODUCED BILL
Citations Affected: IC 35-38-2.7-7.
Synopsis: Judicial immunity concerning electronic monitoring. Adds
judges to the list of persons immune from civil liability for certain acts
or omissions that occur in connection with the statute establishing
electronic monitoring standards. (Current law provides that immunity
does not apply to gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct.)
Effective: July 1, 2025.
Jackson C, Smith V
January 13, 2025, read first time and referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code.
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HOUSE BILL No. 1350
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning
criminal law and procedure.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Indiana:
1 SECTION 1. IC 35-38-2.7-7, AS ADDED BY P.L.84-2022,
2 SECTION 16, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE
3 JULY 1, 2025]: Sec. 7. (a) Except as described in subsection (b), the
4 following are immune from civil liability for an act or omission that
5 occurs in connection with the implementation of this chapter:
6 (1) A judge who:
7 (A) oversees a case; or
8 (B) makes an order;
9 related to electronic monitoring.
10 (1) (2) A supervising agency.
11 (2) (3) A law enforcement agency.
12 (3) (4) An employee of a person described in subdivisions (1)
13 through (2). (3).
14 (b) The immunity described in subsection (a) does not apply if the
15 person committed gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct.
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