In the last few years, IMPD has made big changes in its department in order to better serve our community, specifically those with mental illness. Initiatives such as the Mobile Crisis Assistance Team, the Behavioral Health Unit, Crisis Intervention Team training, and mandatory Mental Health First Aid training are allowing officers to prioritize de-escalation techniques and connection with resources over arrest. 

The IndyBar Legislative Committee is currently monitoring the following criminal law related legislation.

Recharge your practice with insight, connections and information you won’t find anywhere else at the 2019 Bench Bar Conference!

A Noblesville contractor first exposed by Call 6 Investigates in 2018 is now facing a criminal charge for the first time in Indiana in connection with his business practices.

Law enforcement officials who unsuccessfully brought charges against a Hamilton County addiction treatment doctor accused of overprescribing opiates have been cleared in a civil lawsuit the doctor filed against them.

Purdue University cybersecurity experts have come up with an all-in-one toolkit to help detectives solve these crimes. Purdue has a reputation in this area—it is ranked among the top institutions for cybersecurity.

Indiana is among several states to change their approach to the restoration of a person's rights and status after an arrest or conviction. In the last two years, more than 20 states have expanded or added laws to help people move on from their criminal records — most involve misdemeanors

The IndyBar Legislative Committee is currently monitoring the following criminal law related legislation.

The IndyBar Legislative Committee is currently monitoring the following criminal law related legislation.

The Marion Superior Court embarked on pilot project in November 2018 to prepare for compliance with CR 26 Pretrial Release which goes into full effect on 1/1/20. This CLE will detail the rule, expectations and practices of the project being managed by the probation department’s pretrial services team. Presented by Christine Kerl, Chief Probation Officer. 1 CLE credit.