Bail procedures.

Summary

The enacted bill updates how Indiana courts handle bail and public‑defender services. It sets modest fees that indigent defendants must pay, defines how courts determine indigency, and creates new standards and hearings for granting or denying bail, especially for violent offenders. The changes aim to balance public safety with fair access to representation and to fund public‑defense programs.

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