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Senate passes proposed change to Indiana constitution to refuse bail for more people

Sara Wittmeyer

A resolution that would change Indiana’s constitution to allow judges to withhold bail for more people passed the Senate and is on its way to the House.
Amendment would allow judges to withhold bail for more defendants

Brandon Smith

The Indiana Constitution only allows judges to withhold bail from people charged with murder or treason.