S.E.A. 3, P.L. 4-2026 Effective: July 1, 2026 Prescribes the ballot language for the proposed constitutional amendment concerning bail which states: Currently, under the Constitution of the State of Indiana, a person charged with murder or treason is not entitled to be released on bail if the proof is evident or the presumption strong. Shall the Constitution of the State of … [Read more...] about Constitutional amendment ballot language (see also S.J.R. 1-2026)
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Constitutional amendment concerning bail
The House Judiciary Committee heard SJ 1 on the constitutional amendment concerning bail sponsored by Rep. Jeter and authored by Sen. Koch and Sen. Bray. 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
Constitutional amendment ballot language
The House Judiciary Committee heard SB 3 on constitutional amendment ballot language sponsored by Rep. Jeter and authored by Sen. Koch and Sen. Freeman. The bill prescribes the ballot language for the proposed constitutional amendment concerning bail. The Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council and Indiana Election Commission testified in support of the bill. The Indiana Public … [Read more...] about Constitutional amendment ballot language
Constitutional amendment concerning bail
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
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