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This bill establishes new protections for judges and their families by creating a procedure for "protected individuals," which includes current or retired judges, federal judges in Indiana, and their household members, to request that their personal information, such as home addresses, phone numbers, and Social Security numbers, be removed from public records maintained by government agencies. If a public agency fails to remove this information within three days of receiving a certified or emailed request, the protected individual can file a civil lawsuit against the agency to recover damages, legal fees, and potentially punitive damages if the refusal was willful. The bill also repeals the current law regarding the Supreme Court Sheriff and creates new roles for court security, allowing the Supreme Court to appoint a Supreme Court Marshal and the Court of Appeals to appoint a Court Marshal, both of whom can hire deputy marshals to ensure the safety and security of their respective courts and judges. These marshals will have limited police powers, including the ability to carry weapons and access certain law enforcement databases for security purposes, but they must notify local law enforcement of any detected security threats and defer arrests to them. Importantly, both Supreme Court Marshals and Court of Appeals Marshals, along with their deputies, will be entitled to qualified immunity for actions taken while performing their official duties. The Court of Appeals Marshal will also be responsible for the safety and security of the Tax Court.

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https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/senate/291/details