Voters give courts more discretion to deny bail

• Previously, bail could only be withheld from individuals charged with murder or treason.

• Now, someone charged with a lesser offense could be denied bail if a court determines they pose a substantial risk to another person and the evidence against them is strong.

What they're saying: Critics of the change, such as the ACLU of Indiana, say that the change will usher in an era of presumed guilt, rather than innocence, and could lead to individuals charged with minor offenses to be held without bail.

• "Our commitment to defending the constitutional rights of all Hoosiers remains unwavering," said Melissa Gruver of Indiana Task FORCE, a group that opposed the effort. "This amendment threatens fundamental due process and places an unfair burden on working families and under-resourced communities across Indiana."

Zoom in: 59% of voters supported the measure with 89% of the vote in, according to unofficial election results.

On Public Question 2, 63% of voters supported the constitutional change that will ease residency requirements for judges, according to unofficial election results with 89% of the vote in.