Sec. 2. The
bail and release review
commission is established as a temporary executive branch commission to do the following:
(1) Review data concerning the effect of bail reform measures on public safety, including violent crime and recidivism.
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Terms Used In Indiana Code 5-2-25-2
- Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
- commission: means the bail and release review commission established by section 2 of this chapter. See Indiana Code 5-2-25-1
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Year: means a calendar year, unless otherwise expressed. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
(3) Review data concerning the effectiveness of pretrial release reform efforts in Indiana.
(4) Review the effect of pretrial detention on defendants.
(5) Review bail schedules and practices used statewide.
(6) Review the effectiveness of bail and release measures used in other states.
(7) Before November 1 of each year, issue a report containing its findings and recommendations to:
(A) the governor; and
(B) the legislative council.
The report to the legislative council must be in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.
As added by P.L.14-2024, SEC.1.
