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IN Code § 11-8-10-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 11. Corrections|Article 8. General Provisions: Department of Correction|Chapter 10. Video Conferencing by Confined Persons|11-8-10-1. Video Conferencing by Confined Persons

Sec. 1. (a) If:(1) a person is confined in a department facility;(2) the person is required to make an appearance before the judge of a court;(3) the:(A) department facility; and(B) court room;have the capability of conducting two-way video conferencing between the department facility and the court room;(4) the judge, on the judge's own motion, orders the person to make the person's appearance by use of video conferencing; and(5) the person consents to the use of video conferencing;the person shall appear before the judge while located in the department facility by use of video conferencing.(b) If a person's appearance before a judge under this section is conducted by video conferencing, the judge shall ensure that the appearance is recorded if a record of the appearance would have been kept if the person had appeared in the judge's court room.As added by P.L.159-2015, SEC.1.
IN Code § 11-8-10-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 11. Corrections|Article 8. General Provisions: Department of Correction|Chapter 10. Video Conferencing by Confined Persons|11-8-10-2. Mental Health Evaluations

Sec. 2. (a) This section applies only to a mental health evaluation conducted for the purpose of mental health assessment and treatment. This section does not apply to a mental health evaluation conducted for the purpose of:(1) determining whether a person is competent to stand trial; or(2) establishing a defense to the commission of a crime, including the defense of mental disease or defect under IC 35-41-3-6.(b) If:(1) a person is confined in a county jail;(2) a judge of a court has ordered the person to undergo a mental health evaluation;(3) the:(A) county jail; and(B) location of the provider of mental health services who will conduct the mental health evaluation;have the capability of conducting two-way video conferencing between the county jail and the location;(4) the mental health evaluation may be conducted by two-way video conferencing; and(5) the judge, on the judge's own motion, orders the person to undergo the mental health evaluation by use of video conferencing;the person shall undergo the mental health evaluation while located in the county jail by use of video conferencing.(c) If a person's mental health evaluation under this section is conducted by video conferencing, the mental health evaluation may not be recorded.As added by P.L.159-2015, SEC.1.
IN Code § 11-9-1-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 11. Corrections|Article 9. Parole Board|Chapter 1. Organization, Powers, and Duties|11-9-1-1. Parole Board; Establishment, Membership, Appointment, Term, Vacancy; Qualifications

Sec. 1. (a) There is established, as a division of the department, the parole board, consisting of five (5) members appointed by the governor, not more than three (3) of whom may be affiliated with the same political party. Members are appointed for a term of four (4) years. A vacancy occurring before the expiration of a term shall be filled by the governor for the remainder of the term. In the event of a temporary inability to act of any member, the governor may appoint a person qualified under this section to act in his place during the continuance of the inability. Members may be reappointed.(b) To qualify for membership a person must:(1) hold at least a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; or(2) have at least ten (10) years of law enforcement experience;and must have the skill, training, or experience to analyze questions of law, administration, and public policy. Members shall devote full time to their duties, and are entitled to a salary to be determined by the state budget agency with the approval of the governor. The governor shall designate one (1) of the members to serve as chairman.As added by Acts 1979, P.L.120, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.43-2001, SEC.1; P.L.100-2012, SEC.30.
IN Code § 11-9-1-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 11. Corrections|Article 9. Parole Board|Chapter 1. Organization, Powers, and Duties|11-9-1-2. Powers and Duties

Sec. 2. (a) The parole board shall:(1) organize the division and employ personnel as are needed to properly discharge the functions of the board;(2) make parole release and revocation decisions under IC 11-13-3 and IC 35-50-6-1;(3) make pardon, clemency, reprieve, and remission recommendations to the governor under IC 11-9-2;(4) collect, develop, and maintain statistical information concerning its services and decisions;(5) keep records of its official actions and make them accessible according to law;(6) review and approve policies created by the department under IC 11-8-2-12.4(6) that provide for a schedule of progressive parole incentives and violation sanctions, including judicial review procedures;(7) cooperate with public and private agencies, local communities, and private groups and individuals for the development and improvement of its services;(8) explain its functions to the public; and(9) make an annual report to the governor by September 1 of each year containing a description of its operations for the preceding fiscal year ending June 30, an evaluation of its effectiveness, any recommendations for statutory, budgetary, or other changes considered necessary to improve its effectiveness, and any other information required by law.(b) The parole board may:(1) conduct inquiries, investigations, and reviews and hold hearings to properly discharge its functions;(2) issue subpoenas, enforceable by action in circuit and superior courts, to compel any person to appear, give sworn testimony, or produce documentary evidence relating to any matter under inquiry, investigation, hearing, or review;(3) administer oaths and take testimony of persons under oath;(4) request from any public agency assistance, services, and information that will enable it to properly discharge its functions;(5) enter, without notice, premises within the department's control, to confer with any committed person;(6) adopt, under IC 4-22-2, rules to properly discharge its functions; and(7) exercise any other power necessary in discharging its duties and powers.As added by Acts 1979, P.L.120, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.179-2014, SEC.2.
IN Code § 11-9-1-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 11. Corrections|Article 9. Parole Board|Chapter 1. Organization, Powers, and Duties|11-9-1-3. Inquiry, Investigation, Hearing, Review; Delegation of Function; Powers

Sec. 3. (a) Whenever the parole board is conducting an inquiry, investigation, hearing, or review, that function may be delegated to one (1) or more members of the parole board.(b) If one (1) or more member acts on behalf of the board that member or employee may exercise all the powers of the parole board except the power to render a final decision as to any matter. The members shall instead, upon completion of the inquiry, investigation, hearing, or review, file with the board the complete record of the proceedings together with his findings, conclusions, and recommended decision. The board shall, based upon the record and the findings, conclusions, and recommendations, render a final decision.As added by Acts 1979, P.L.120, SEC.2.
IN Code § 11-9-1-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 11. Corrections|Article 9. Parole Board|Chapter 1. Organization, Powers, and Duties|11-9-1-4. Continuation of Rules Adopted and in Effect on October 1, 1980

Sec. 4. All rules adopted by the parole board and in effect on October 1, 1980, continue in effect until altered by the parole board, according to IC 4-22-2, under rule-making authority given by IC 11-9.As added by Acts 1979, P.L.120, SEC.2.
IN Code § 11-9-2-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 11. Corrections|Article 9. Parole Board|Chapter 2. Commutations, Pardons, Reprieves, and Remissions|11-9-2-1. Application

Sec. 1. An application to the governor for commutation of sentence, pardon, reprieve, or remission of fine or forfeiture shall be filed with the parole board. The application must be in writing and signed by the person seeking gubernatorial relief or by a person on his behalf. The board may require the applicant to furnish information, on forms provided by the parole board, that it considers necessary to conduct a proper inquiry and hearing regarding the application.As added by Acts 1979, P.L.120, SEC.2.
IN Code § 11-9-2-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 11. Corrections|Article 9. Parole Board|Chapter 2. Commutations, Pardons, Reprieves, and Remissions|11-9-2-2. Recommendation of Parole Board to Governor; Notice to Victim or Next of Kin of Victim

Sec. 2. (a) As used in this section, "victim" means a person who has suffered direct harm as a result of a violent crime (as defined in IC 5-2-6.1-8).(b) The parole board shall submit to the governor its recommendation regarding an application for commutation of sentence, pardon, reprieve, or remission of fine or forfeiture. Before submitting its recommendation, the parole board shall do all of the following:(1) Notify:(A) the sentencing court;(B) the victim of the crime for which the person was convicted (or the next of kin of the victim if the victim is deceased or incompetent for any reason), unless the victim has made a written request not to be notified; and(C) the prosecuting attorney of the county where the conviction was obtained.(2) Conduct an investigation, which must include the collection of records, reports, and other information relevant to consideration of the application.(3) Conduct a hearing where the petitioner and other interested persons are given an opportunity to appear and present information regarding the application. The hearing may be conducted in an informal manner without regard to formal rules of evidence.(c) The notice to a victim or the next of kin of a victim that is sent under subsection (b)(1) must comply with the requirements for notices to victims that are established under IC 11-13-3-3.As added by Acts 1979, P.L.120, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.126-1985, SEC.1; P.L.134-1993, SEC.1; P.L.1-1994, SEC.42.
IN Code § 11-9-2-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 11. Corrections|Article 9. Parole Board|Chapter 2. Commutations, Pardons, Reprieves, and Remissions|11-9-2-3. Constitutional Power of Governor

Sec. 3. This chapter does not limit the constitutional power of the governor to grant pardons, reprieves, commutations, or remissions of fines and forfeitures.As added by Acts 1979, P.L.120, SEC.2.
IN Code § 11-9-2-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 11. Corrections|Article 9. Parole Board|Chapter 2. Commutations, Pardons, Reprieves, and Remissions|11-9-2-4. Conditional Pardon; Removal of Disabilities Applicable to Holding Handgun Permit or License

Sec. 4. The governor may issue a pardon that conditions the removal of all disabilities applicable to holding a handgun permit or other license issued under IC 35-47-2 upon a determination by the superintendent of state police that circumstances have changed to such an extent since the pardoned conviction was entered that the applicant for the permit or license is likely to handle handguns in compliance with the law.As added by P.L.148-1987, SEC.1.
IN Code § 11-10-1-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 11. Corrections|Article 10. Correctional Services and Programs|Chapter 1. Evaluation, Classification, and Assignment of Criminal Offenders|11-10-1-1. Application of Chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter applies only to criminal offenders.As added by Acts 1979, P.L.120, SEC.3.
IN Code § 11-10-1-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 11. Corrections|Article 10. Correctional Services and Programs|Chapter 1. Evaluation, Classification, and Assignment of Criminal Offenders|11-10-1-2. Evaluation; Information to Consider; Use of Reports or Other Information; Previous Evaluations and Information; Citizenship and Immigration Status; Provide Requested Information

Sec. 2. (a) A committed criminal offender shall, within a reasonable time, be evaluated regarding:(1) the offender's medical, psychological, educational, vocational, economic and social condition, and history;(2) the circumstances surrounding the offender's present commitment;(3) the offender's history of criminality;(4) the citizenship or immigration status of the offender by making a reasonable effort to verify the offender's citizenship or immigration status with the United States Department of Homeland Security under 8 U.S.C. 1373(c); and(5) any additional relevant matters.(b) In making the evaluation prescribed in subsection (a), the department may utilize any presentence report, any presentence memorandum filed by the offender, any reports of any presentence physical or mental examination, the record of the sentencing hearing, or other information forwarded by the sentencing court or other agency, if that information meets the department's minimum standards for criminal offender evaluation.(c) If an offender has undergone, within two (2) years before the date of the offender's commitment, a previous departmental evaluation under this section, the department may rely on the previous evaluation and the information used at that time. However, this subsection does not deprive an offender of the right to a medical and dental examination under IC 11-10-3.(d) If the department is unable to verify the citizenship or immigration status of a committed criminal offender, the department shall notify the United States Department of Homeland Security that the citizenship or immigration status of the offender could not be verified. The department shall provide the United States Department of Homeland Security with any information regarding the committed criminal offender that:(1) is requested by the United States Department of Homeland Security; and(2) is in the department's possession or the department is able to obtain.As added by Acts 1979, P.L.120, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.171-2011, SEC.8.
IN Code § 11-10-1-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 11. Corrections|Article 10. Correctional Services and Programs|Chapter 1. Evaluation, Classification, and Assignment of Criminal Offenders|11-10-1-3. Security Classification of Offender; Determination; Assignment to Facility or Program

Sec. 3. (a) Upon completion of the evaluation prescribed in section 2 of this chapter and before assigning him to a facility or program, the department shall determine the appropriate degree of security (maximum, medium, or minimum) for each offender as described in IC 35-38-3-6. In making that determination the department shall, in addition to other relevant information, consider:(1) the results of the evaluation prescribed in section 2 of this chapter;(2) the recommendations of the sentencing court; and(3) the degree and kind of custodial control necessary for the protection of the public, staff, other confined persons, and the individual being considered.(b) After determining the offender's security classification, the department shall assign him to a facility or program; make an initial employment, education, training, or other assignment within that facility or program; and order medical, psychiatric, psychological, or other services. In making the assignment, the department shall, in addition to other relevant information, consider:(1) the results of the evaluation prescribed in section 2 of this chapter;(2) the offender's security classification;(3) the offender's need for special therapy or programs, including employment, education, or training available only in specific facilities or programs;(4) the likelihood of the offender's reintegration into the community in which the facility or program is located;(5) the desirability of keeping the offender in a facility or program near the area in which he resided before commitment;(6) the desires of the offender;(7) the current population levels of the facilities or programs considered appropriate for the offender; and(8) the length of the offender's sentence.(c) If the department determines that a committed offender is mentally or physically incapacitated to such an extent that proper custody, care, and control cannot be provided by the department, it shall make arrangements for placement outside the department.(d) Before assigning an offender to a facility or program, the department shall give him an opportunity to present pertinent information; discuss with him all aspects of the evaluation, classification, and assignment process; and work with him to determine a fair and appropriate assignment.(e) If an offender is sentenced to a term of imprisonment of one (1) year or less, the department may make an assignment under this section without making the evaluation prescribed in section 2 of this chapter. In determining the length of an offender's term, consecutive terms of imprisonment shall be added together.(f) This section does not prohibit the temporary assignment of an offender pending evaluation and classification.As added by Acts 1979, P.L.120, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.5-1988, SEC.60.
IN Code § 11-10-1-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 11. Corrections|Article 10. Correctional Services and Programs|Chapter 1. Evaluation, Classification, and Assignment of Criminal Offenders|11-10-1-4. Court Order for Evaluation, Classification, and Determination of Proposed Assignment

Sec. 4. Unless notified by the department that adequate space is unavailable, a court may order an offender who is to be sentenced by it and is subject to commitment to the department to be temporarily committed to the department, for not more than thirty (30) days, for evaluation, classification, and determination of proposed assignment under sections 2 and 3 of this chapter. The department shall forward to the court its written findings and recommendations.As added by Acts 1979, P.L.120, SEC.3.
IN Code § 11-10-1-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 11. Corrections|Article 10. Correctional Services and Programs|Chapter 1. Evaluation, Classification, and Assignment of Criminal Offenders|11-10-1-5. Evaluation and Classification of Offender by Local Governmental Unit or Other Public or Private Agency

Sec. 5. This chapter does not preclude a local governmental unit or other public or private agency from evaluating or classifying an offender, before commitment to the department, as prescribed by sections 2 and 3 of this chapter, if those services are approved by the commissioner as a substitute for departmental services.As added by Acts 1979, P.L.120, SEC.3.
IN Code § 11-10-1-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 11. Corrections|Article 10. Correctional Services and Programs|Chapter 1. Evaluation, Classification, and Assignment of Criminal Offenders|11-10-1-6. Annual Review of Committed Offender of Current Classification Assignment; Decision

Sec. 6. The department shall, at least annually, review, in accord with sections 2 and 3 of this chapter, every committed offender not on parole to determine the appropriateness of his current classification and assignment and to make a classification-assignment decision based upon that review. Before making a classification-assignment decision the department shall interview the offender, discuss with him the information on which the decision will be based, and allow him to challenge that information and present pertinent information of his own. The department shall promptly notify the offender, in writing, of his classification-assignment decision and the reasons for it.As added by Acts 1979, P.L.120, SEC.3.
IN Code § 11-10-1-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 11. Corrections|Article 10. Correctional Services and Programs|Chapter 1. Evaluation, Classification, and Assignment of Criminal Offenders|11-10-1-7. Involuntary Segregation of Offender; Review; Disciplinary Segregation

Sec. 7. (a) An offender may be involuntarily segregated from the general population of a facility or program if the department first finds that segregation is necessary for the offender's own physical safety or the physical safety of others.(b) The department shall review an offender so segregated at least once every thirty (30) days to determine whether the reason for segregation still exists.(c) This section does not apply to disciplinary segregation under IC 11-11-5.As added by Acts 1979, P.L.120, SEC.3.
IN Code § 11-10-2-0.3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 11. Corrections|Article 10. Correctional Services and Programs|Chapter 2. Commitment, Evaluation, and Assignment of Delinquent Offenders|11-10-2-0.3. Property Tax Levies to Reimbursement of Department for Keeping Delinquent Offenders; Transfer of Costs to State; Transitional Matters

Sec. 0.3. (a) A county may not impose a property tax levy after December 31, 2008, for the county general fund to the extent that the levy is for the reimbursement of the department of correction under IC 11-10-2-3 (before its repeal by P.L.146-2008) or a related provision for the costs of keeping delinquent offenders.(b) The obligation to pay the costs of keeping delinquent offenders (as defined in IC 11-8-1-9), to the extent that the costs are for services delivered after December 31, 2008, is transferred from the counties to the state. The obligation transferred includes the costs of using after December 31, 2008, an institution or a facility in Indiana for providing educational services that, before January 1, 2009, were chargeable to a county family and children's fund, a county office, or a county under IC 20-26-11-12, IC 20-26-11-13, or IC 20-33-2-29.(c) The following definitions apply throughout this subsection:(1) "Account" means an obligation of a county under IC 11-10-2-3 (before its repeal by P.L.146-2008) or another law to reimburse the state, including the department of correction, for the cost of keeping a delinquent offender before January 1, 2009.(2) "Delinquent account" means an account that has not been paid to the state before six (6) months after the account is forwarded under this section or IC 4-24-7-4 (before its amendment by P.L.146-2008).All accounts accruing before January 1, 2009, and not previously forwarded to a county auditor, and any reconciliations for any period before January 1, 2009, shall be forwarded to the county auditor before March 16, 2009. Upon receipt of an account, the county auditor shall draw a warrant on the treasurer of the county for the payment of the account, which shall be paid from the funds of the county that were appropriated for the payment. The county council of each county shall appropriate sufficient funds to pay these accounts.(d) A county and the department of correction may enter into agreements to resolve any issues arising under P.L.146-2008 concerning payments to vendors, payments to the county, payments to the state (including payments due for commitments before January 1, 2009), collection of amounts due to a county or the state from a parent, guardian, or custodian, and other matters affected by P.L.146-2008. Notwithstanding P.L.146-2008, the agreement, if approved by the governor and the county fiscal body, governs the responsibilities of the state and the county.(e) This section applies notwithstanding any other law.As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.246.
IN Code § 11-10-2-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 11. Corrections|Article 10. Correctional Services and Programs|Chapter 2. Commitment, Evaluation, and Assignment of Delinquent Offenders|11-10-2-1. Application of Chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter applies only to delinquent offenders.As added by Acts 1979, P.L.120, SEC.3.
IN Code § 11-10-2-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 11. Corrections|Article 10. Correctional Services and Programs|Chapter 2. Commitment, Evaluation, and Assignment of Delinquent Offenders|11-10-2-2. Commitment or Award of Guardianship; Governing Facts

Sec. 2. Except as provided by section 6 of this chapter, the commitment or award of guardianship of a delinquent offender to the department is governed by the following:(1) All commitments are to the department as opposed to a specific facility. The department shall determine the facility or program assignment. The initial conveyance of an offender must be to a place designated by the department.(2) No offender under twelve (12) years of age or eighteen (18) years of age or older may be committed to the department.(3) No offender known to be pregnant may be committed to the department.As added by Acts 1979, P.L.120, SEC.3.