Bail; pretrial detention hearing, required without exception for certain crimes resulting in death

Summary

The bill forces courts to hold a pretrial detention hearing for anyone charged with a Class A felony that results in death, and, if a constitutional amendment is ratified, for attempted murder. The prosecutor must request that bail be denied and the judge cannot waive the hearing. It updates the bail code and takes effect on June 1, 2026.

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