IN SR0069

Urges the Legislative Council to assign surety bail in Indiana's criminal justice system as a study topic for the Criminal Law & Sentencing Policy Committee during the 2013 legislative interim.

Directs the study committee to examine various methods used by courts to ensure defendant appearance and evaluate their effectiveness.

Requires the study to assess the impact of bail methods on Indiana's criminal justice system.

Calls for the committee to determine whether statutory changes are necessary to modernize Indiana's bail bond system based on their findings.

Responds to a sunset provision set to expire November 1, 2013.