Ind. Code ch. 33-39-8

in effect

Ind. Code § 33-39-8-1 Council defined

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "council" refers to the prosecuting attorneys council of Indiana established by section 2 of this chapter. [2004 Recodification Citation: New.] As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.18.

Ind. Code § 33-39-8-2 Creation; membership

Sec. 2. (a) The prosecuting attorneys council of Indiana is established. (b) The membership of the council consists of all the prosecuting attorneys and their chief deputies acting in Indiana. [Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-14-8-1.] As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.18.

Ind. Code § 33-39-8-3 Board of directors

Sec. 3. The activities of the council shall be directed by a ten (10) member board of directors elected by the entire membership of the council. [Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-14-8-2.] As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.18.

Ind. Code § 33-39-8-4 Executive director; staff and clerical assistants

Sec. 4. The council may employ an executive director, staff, and clerical assistants necessary to fulfill the purposes of the council. [Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-14-8-3.] As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.18.

Ind. Code § 33-39-8-5 Duties of council

Sec. 5. The council shall do the following: (1) Assist in the coordination of the duties of the prosecuting attorneys of the state and their staffs. (2) Prepare manuals of procedure. (3) Give assistance in preparation of the trial briefs, forms, and instructions. (4) Conduct training for prosecuting attorneys and the staff of prosecuting attorneys. (5) Conduct research and studies that would be of interest and value to all prosecuting attorneys and their staffs. (6) Maintain liaison contact with study commissions and agencies of all branches of local, state, and federal government that will be of benefit to law enforcement and the fair administration of justice in Indiana. (7) Adopt guidelines for the expenditure of funds derived from a deferral program or a pretrial diversion program. (8) The council shall: (A) compile forfeiture data received under IC 34-24-1-4.5; and (B) annually submit a report to the legislative council containing the compiled data. The council shall submit the report to the legislative council before July 15 of every year. The report must be in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6. The council may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this subdivision. [Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-14-8-4.] As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.176-2005, SEC.22; P.L.237-2015, SEC.7; P.L.55-2022, SEC.12.

Ind. Code § 33-39-8-6 Substance abuse prosecution fund

Sec. 6. (a) The substance abuse prosecution fund is established. The council shall administer the fund. Expenditures from the fund may be made only in accordance with appropriations made by the general assembly. (b) The council may use money from the fund to provide assistance to prosecuting attorneys to: (1) investigate and prosecute violations of IC 35-48; (2) bring actions for forfeiture, law enforcement costs, and correction costs under IC 34-24-1; (3) bring actions for civil and criminal remedies for a violation of IC 35-45-6; and (4) obtain training, equipment, and technical assistance that would enhance the ability of prosecuting attorneys to reduce illegal drug activity. (c) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same manner as other public funds may be invested. (d) Money in the fund at the end of a fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund. [Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-14-8-5.] As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.55-2022, SEC.13.

Ind. Code § 33-39-8-7 High tech crimes unit fund; appropriation

Sec. 7. (a) As used in this section, "high tech crime" refers to a criminal act that is either: (1) committed with; or (2) assisted by; digital evidence, network, or communications technology. (b) The high tech crimes unit fund is established. The council shall administer the fund. Expenditures from the fund may be made only in accordance with appropriations made by the general assembly. (c) The council shall establish high tech crimes units to assist prosecuting attorneys in investigating, collecting evidence, and prosecuting high tech crimes. The council shall issue a request for proposals to select up to ten (10) counties that collectively represent the north, south, east, west, and central geographic areas of Indiana to establish high tech crimes units in the prosecuting attorneys' offices in those counties. (d) The council may use money from the fund to provide assistance to prosecuting attorneys to: (1) provide personnel costs, training, technical assistance, and technical support to established high tech crimes units; and (2) enhance the ability of prosecuting attorneys to investigate, collect evidence, and prosecute high tech crimes. (e) The council may allocate not more than five percent (5%) of the money available from the fund to reimburse expenses incurred in the administration of the fund. (f) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same manner as other public funds may be invested. (g) Money in the fund at the end of the fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund. (h) Money in the fund is continuously appropriated for the purposes of the fund. As added by P.L.16-2021, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.123-2024, SEC.7.

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