IndianaJudges would have limited liability for electronic-monitoring work
Judges overseeing electronic-monitoring cases or making related orders would have protection from paying damages for acts tied to putting the monitoring law into practice.
What it does
Judges overseeing cases or making orders tied to electronic monitoring would be protected from civil liability for work under this law. The protection would not cover gross negligence (extreme carelessness) or willful or wanton misconduct (deliberate or reckless wrongdoing).
Argument forProtection from paying damages for covered mistakes could let judges handle electronic-monitoring cases with less fear of personal liability.
Argument againstPeople harmed by a judge’s covered mistake might be unable to recover damages unless they show gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct.
More detail
Judges would be protected from civil liability for acts or omissions tied to putting the electronic-monitoring law into practice. This covers a judge who oversees a case or makes an order related to electronic monitoring. The protection would not apply to gross negligence (extreme carelessness) or willful or wanton misconduct (deliberate or reckless wrongdoing). The bill states an effective date of July 1, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jan 5Authored by Representative Jackson CLatest
- Jan 5First reading: referred to Committee on JudiciaryIntroduced
Criminal Justice