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IN SB0274
Bill
Status
1/7/2015
Primary Sponsor
James Merritt
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AI Summary
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Defendants charged with crimes of violence who are admitted to bail must use one of four methods: executing a bail bond with solvent sureties, depositing cash or securities equal to the full bail amount, executing a bond secured by real estate, or posting a real estate bond.
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Defendants charged with crimes of violence are prohibited from using the 10% deposit option that is available to defendants charged with other offenses.
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Courts may impose additional bail conditions on defendants charged with crimes of violence, including reasonable restrictions on activities, movements, associations, and residence.
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"Crime of violence" is defined by reference to IC 35-50-1-2(a).
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The bill becomes effective July 1, 2015.
Legislative Description
Crimes of violence and surety bonds. Provides that if a person charged with a crime of violence is admitted to bail, the person: (1) shall be admitted to bail by executing a bail bond with sufficient solvent sureties, depositing cash or securities in an amount equal to the bail, executing a bond secured by certain real estate, or posting a real estate bond; and (2) may not be admitted to bail under the statute that allows admission to bail by executing a bail bond by depositing cash or securities in an amount not less than 10% of the bail.
Last Action
Senator Head added as second author
1/12/2015