On January 6, 2026, the Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard SJ 1 on the constitutional amendment concerning bail authored by Sen. Koch. The resolution provides that an offense other than murder or treason is not bailable if: (1) the proof is evident or the presumption strong; and (2) the state proves by clear and convincing evidence that no release conditions will … [Read more...] about Constitutional amendment concerning bail
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Constitutional amendment ballot language
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard SB 3 on the constitutional amendment ballot language authored by Sen. Koch. The bill prescribes the ballot language for the proposed constitutional amendment concerning bail. The Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council testified in support of the bill, and the Indiana Public Defender Council provided neutral testimony. The … [Read more...] about Constitutional amendment ballot language
Constitutional amendment ballot question
The House Committee on Courts and Criminal Code heard HB 1019 authored by Rep. Aylesworth on constitutional amendment ballot question. The bill prescribes the ballot language for the proposed constitutional amendment concerning the residency of a city or town court judge, which states: Shall the Constitution of the State of Indiana be amended to permit the judge of a … [Read more...] about Constitutional amendment ballot question
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
Gubernatorial line of succession
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HJR 3 on the gubernatorial line of succession sponsored by Sen. Raatz. The author, Rep. Prescott, presented the resolution which proposes an amendment to Article 5, Section 10 of the Indiana Constitution to remove the state superintendent of public instruction from the list of officeholders in the line of succession. The resolution passed … [Read more...] about Gubernatorial line of succession