HB 1547 (2026)
Require defendant to choose between circuit and superior court for some misdemeanors
This bill did not become law.
Last updated 2026-03-18 4:38 pm
Summary:
Requires defendants in various misdemeanor cases, such as sexual assaults, to elect between a circuit court trial or an immediate appeal to superior court for a jury trial.
Status:
Status Detail:
Interim Study
Public Hearing Date:
01/28/2026 11:30 am
Public Hearing Location:
GP Room 230
House Voting Date:
02/12/2026
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