Plain English Breakdown
The official source material does not provide details on consequences for those who cannot afford bail, nor does it specify how the bill will affect individuals already under community supervision when arrested.
Indiana Bill to Change Bail Rules
This bill changes Indiana's rules about when a court can require someone who is arrested to pay money for bail before going to trial.
What This Bill Does
- Stops courts from asking arrestees to pay bail unless the person might run away or be dangerous.
- Does not allow bail if the arrestee is charged with murder or treason.
- Doesn't let bail happen if the arrestee was already out on pretrial release for a different case.
- Prevents bail if the arrestee is currently under probation, parole, or other community supervision.
Who It Names or Affects
- People who are arrested in Indiana
- Courts that handle criminal cases
Terms To Know
- Bail
- Money paid to a court so an arrestee can be released before trial, with the promise to return for future court dates.
- Pretrial release
- When someone who is arrested is allowed to leave jail and go home while waiting for their trial.
Limits and Unknowns
- The bill does not specify what happens if the arrestee cannot pay bail.
- It's unclear how this will affect people on probation or parole when they are arrested.
- This bill has passed both chambers of the Indiana legislature but hasn't been signed into law yet.