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HB 1566 IN

Bail.

IN · session 2025 · Assembly / House · bill

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Introduced Jan 21, 2025

Latest action (Jan 21, 2025) First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code

Summary

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.

Sponsor (1)

Action history (2)

  1. Jan 21, 2025 Authored by Representative Hatcher · lower
  2. Jan 21, 2025 First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code · lower
Subjects
AGENCIES; Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI)CITIES AND TOWNS; GenerallyCORRECTIONS; Adult Inmates and FacilitiesCORRECTIONS; Community CorrectionsCOURTS; Bail and Bail BondsmenCOURTS; Supreme CourtCOURTS; Trial CourtsLAW ENFORCEMENT; County Sheriffs' DepartmentsLOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS; County Clerk

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