Indiana amendment bills would expand judges’ right to deny bail

Source Chicago Tribune
Original Load Date Feb. 9, 2026, 2 p.m.
Last Updated Feb. 9, 2026, 2 p.m.
Original URL https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/09/indiana-amendment-bills-would-expand-judges-right-to-deny-bail/

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Two partner bills passed the House Judiciary committee Monday that would amend the Indiana constitution as it relates to a judge’s authority in setting bail. Senate Joint Resolution 1, authored by Sen. Eric Koch, R-Bedford, would allow for a constitutional amendment to state if someone commits a cr...