Bailable Offenses and Substantial Risk Standard Amendment is on the November 3, 2026 ballot in Indiana.
What it does
Provide for the denial of bail when the accused is found to pose a substantial risk to another person
On your ballot
Currently, under the Constitution of the State of Indiana, a person charged with murder or treason is not entitled to be released on bail if the proof is evident or the presumption strong. Shall the Constitution of the State of Indiana be amended to provide that a person charged with an offense other than murder or treason is not entitled to bail if:
(1) the proof is evident or the presumption strong; and
(2) the state proves by clear and convincing evidence that no release conditions will reasonably protect the safety of any other person or the community.
(This question concerns Article 1, Section 17 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana.)
What a yes vote means
A "yes" vote supports amending the Indiana Constitution to deny bail for individuals charged with crimes when:
the proof of the charge is evident, or the presumption is strong; and
the accused individual poses a substantial risk to any other person or the community.
