Musings over the Indiana State Constitution, 6

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Article 1 Bill of Rights
Section 17. Bailable offenses

Section 17. Offenses, other than murder or treason, shall be bailable by sufficient sureties. Murder or treason shall not be bailable, when the proof is evident, or the presumption strong.

https://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/const/

“Presumption strong” is awfully subjective. What exactly is presumption based on? Hearsay?

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