Note to the Press: Please include the following statement from House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) in your coverage of a joint letter issued today from all three branches of government to local criminal justice leaders regarding the impact of COVID-19 on detention facilities:
STATEHOUSE (April 3, 2020) – “The coronavirus could have an overwhelming impact on our corrections staff, resources and facilities, and states across the country are facing the same challenges. We believe our locals are in the best position to responsibly determine whether they release low-risk, non-violent juveniles and inmates on supervision to slow the spread, and protect the health and safety of their communities."
Gov. Eric Holcomb, Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray, House Speaker Todd Huston and Chief Justice Loretta Rush signed the letter, which is available by clicking here. Click here to access the Indiana Judicial Branch's press release and latest news regarding COVID-19 responses and resources.
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House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) represents House District 37, which includes a portion of Hamilton County.
