Note: This version of section effective until 1-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 1-1-2027.

Sec. 3.4. (a) This section applies only to a violent arrestee.

1. (b) As used in this section, "violent arrestee" means a person arrested for or charged with a crime of violence (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-79 ), that is a Level 1 felony, Level 2 felony, Level 3 felony, Level 4 felony, or Level 5 felony.

2. (c) A violent arrestee may only be released on bail set individually by the court following a hearing held in open court. Before releasing a violent arrestee on bail the court must:

   1. (1) review the probable cause affidavit or arrest warrant; and
   2. (2) impose money bail payable by surety bond or cash deposit.
3. (d) In accordance with IC 27-10-2-4.5 (g)(2), a charitable bail organization may not pay money bail imposed under this section on behalf of a violent arrestee.

As added by P.L.197-2025, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.85-2026, SEC.19.