HJ0005: A JOINT RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to Article 7, Section 13 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana concerning courts and court officers.
Page last updated: Sunday, April 20, 2025 at 7:22 PM (America/Indianapolis).
General Information
- Stage: Introduced House Resolution (H)
- Current Chamber: house
- Origin Chamber: house
- Description: Suspension of prosecuting attorney.
Legislators
Authors (1)
Sponsors (0)
Cosponsors (0)
Advisors (0)
Conferees (0)
Actions (3 total)
- Feb 4, 2025, 8:55 AM: Representatives Davis and Prescott added as coauthors
- Jan 21, 2025, 11:36 AM: First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary
- Jan 21, 2025, 11:36 AM: Authored by Representative Ireland
Digest
Authorizes the governor to suspend a prosecuting attorney from office for malfeasance, misfeasance, neglect of duty, incompetence, permanent inability to perform official duties, or commission of a felony, and allows the governor to fill the office by appointment for the period of suspension.