Indiana voters will decide whether judges can deny bail in more cases

Indiana’s bail amendment: More protection from dangerous defendants, or too much power to jail before trial?

Fishers and Hamilton County voters face a consequential question on the Nov. 3 ballot: When should the government be allowed to keep someone in jail before proving that person guilty? Public Question 1 would expand Indiana judges’ authority to deny bail. Supporters say it would close a dangerous gap in the law, allowing courts to … Continue reading Indiana’s bail amendment: More protection from dangerous defendants, or too much power to jail bef…

Indiana voters will decide whether judges can deny bail in more cases

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) – Indiana voters will see a question on the ballot this midterm that could change who is eligible for bail. Under current law, Indiana judges can deny bail only in murder or treason cases. Public Question 1 would allow judges to deny bail to people they determine could be a danger to the community if released. State Sen. Linda Rogers (R-Granger) supports the proposed amendment. “The reason for this is that it gives judges…