1. (a) This section applies only to a violent arrestee or a repeat violent arrestee.

2. (b) The following definitions apply throughout this section:

   1. (1) "Crime of violence" means an offense:

      1. (A) described in IC 35-50-1-2 (a); and
      2. (B) that is a Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4, or Level 5 felony.
   2. (2) "Repeat violent arrestee" means a person arrested for or charged with a crime of violence who has a prior conviction for a crime of violence.
   3. (3) "Violent arrestee" means a person arrested for or charged with a crime of violence.

3. (c) A violent arrestee or a repeat 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 or a repeat 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.
4. (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 or a repeat violent arrestee.

As added by P.L.197-2025, SEC.1.