Indiana judges may gain authority to deny bail if accused poses 'substantial risk' to public
The current Indiana Constitution was adopted in 1851, replacing the state's 1816 governing charter. State lawmakers are considering changing Indian...
The current Indiana Constitution was adopted in 1851, replacing the state's 1816 governing charter. State lawmakers are considering changing Indiana's fundamental governing document to give judges greater authority to keep individuals accused of crimes locked in jail — even before they've been convicted.The Indiana Constitution currently declares that any person accused of a crime, except murder or treason, automatically is eligible for pre-trial release provided sufficient bail is paid to guarantee the defendant's appearance at trial.