The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 70 concerning bail and release review commission authored by Sen. Koch. The bill would establish a temporary executive branch commission (sunsetsJune 30, 2026) with 16 statutorily outlined members staffed by the office of the Governor. The membership includes four legislative members, Governor, Superintendent of State Police, … [Read more...] about Bail and release review commission
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Domestic violence
S.E.A. 158, P.L. 28 Effective: July 1, 2023 Provides that a person arrested for certain crimes committed against a family or household member may not be released on bail for 24 hours. Provides that a charge of invasion of privacy is elevated to a Level 6 felony if the person has a prior unrelated criminal stalking conviction. Provides that certain crimes are considered a … [Read more...] about Domestic violence
Limitation on right to bail
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SJR 1 on limitation on right to bail sponsored by Rep. Jeter and Rep. McNamara. The author, Sen. Koch, introduced the joint resolution which provides that a person who poses a substantial risk to the public is not entitled to release on bail. The resolution was amended by consent to apply the term “substantial risk” to a … [Read more...] about Limitation on right to bail
Limitation on right to bail
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard SJ 1 on limitation on the right to bail authored by Sen. Koch.The joint resolution proposes to amend the Indiana Constitution to provide that a person who poses a substantial risk to the public is not entitled to release on bail. The Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council testified in support of the bill. … [Read more...] about Limitation on right to bail
Bail
H.E.A. 1300, P.L. 147 Effective: July 1, 2022, except for §§3 & 5 effective March 15, 2022 Defines "charitable bail organization" and allows a charitable organization to pay bail on behalf of specified defendants if the organization meets certain criteria and is certified by the commissioner of the department of insurance (commissioner).Specifies the circumstances under w … [Read more...] about Bail