Episode 12: Criminal Rule 26 - Rethinking The Use Of Bail In Indiana

INSession

16-03-2023 • 37 Min.

The chance to rethink the basics of criminal justice doesn’t come along very often. In 2016, just such an opportunity presented itself to Allen Superior Court. It was a chance to rethink who should be in the Allen County Jail while awaiting trial, and who could be trusted to remain free – and to come back when their day in court arrived. The results have been astonishing. Millions of taxpayer dollars saved while keeping thousands of low-risk defendants free – safely and successfully – as they await resolution of their cases. On this episode of INSession, we’re talking about Indiana’s Criminal Rule 26, and the fundamental way it’s changed how bail works in the State of Indiana.