SJ0022: 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 8:01 PM (America/Indianapolis).
General Information
- Stage: Introduced Senate Resolution (S)
- Current Chamber: senate
- Origin Chamber: senate
- Description: Suspension of prosecuting attorney.
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Actions (3 total)
- Jan 16, 2025, 5:46 AM: Senator Carrasco added as second author
- Jan 13, 2025, 7:05 AM: First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary
- Jan 13, 2025, 7:05 AM: Authored by Senator Freeman
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. This proposed amendment has not been previously agreed to by a general assembly.