SB0284: Prosecuting attorneys.

Legislative Summary

Prosecuting attorneys. Removes the attorney general's concurrent criminal jurisdiction in certain cases. Establishes a prosecutor review board. Establishes a special prosecutor unit as a division of the prosecuting attorneys council of Indiana (IPAC) to: (1) take special prosecutor appointments; (2) increase the number of qualified special prosecutors; and (3) exercise concurrent criminal jurisdiction with a prosecuting attorney if authorized by the prosecutor review board. Establishes the Indiana prosecuting attorney commission as a division of IPAC to: (1) make recommendations to the general assembly concerning staffing for prosecuting services; (2) adopt guidelines and standards for attorney services; and (3) provide reimbursement to counties for expenses incurred in connection with attorney services. Makes conforming amendments.