2025 Regular SessionIndiana Legislature

HB1566: Bail.

Legislative Summary

Bail. Prohibits a court from requiring an arrestee to pay bail as a condition of pretrial release, unless: (1) the court finds by clear and convincing evidence that the arrestee is a flight risk or danger to the community; (2) the arrestee is charged with murder or treason; (3) the arrestee is on pretrial release not related to the incident that is the basis for the present arrest; or (4) the arrestee is on probation, parole, or other community supervision. Requires that the amount of bail be the lowest amount required, based on the defendant's financial circumstances, to assure the arrestee's appearance at trial and to protect the community.

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Bill History

1/21/2025
Authored by Representative Hatcher
House of Representatives
1/21/2025
First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code
House of Representatives

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(1/21/2025)
Chamber
House of Representatives
Committee
Courts and Criminal Code(House of Representatives)

Sponsors

Democrat: 1

Primary Sponsor

Ragen Hatcher
Ragen Hatcher
Democrat

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text1/15/2025139.6 KB
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note1/15/202565.5 KB