Right to bail: Amendment asks voters to rewrite pretrial detention rules

By: Mackenzi Klemann

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: October 5, 2026

Words: 1,387

Last Updated: 1 week, 6 days ago

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Indiana judges may soon have the ability to deny bail for more defendants they believe pose a danger to the public.

Defendants are guaranteed the right to bail under the Indiana constitution except in cases of murder or treason — even when a judge believes the defendant may reoffend while awaiting trial.

Hoosiers will vote this fall on a proposed constitutional amendment years in the making to rewrite these rules, so judges could …

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