CRIMINAL PROCEDURE: Constitutional amendment to eliminate judge's discretion to grant bail for certain offenses after conviction. (2/3 - CA12s1(A))

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to change how bail is handled for people who have already been convicted of a crime. Under the new rules, judges would no longer have full discretion to grant bail after a conviction; instead, bail would be allowed only if the potential or actual sentence is five years or less, or if the judge specifically finds clear evidence that the person poses a high risk of fleeing or danger to others. The amendment also restricts bail for serious violent crimes and drug offenses involving intent to distribute, allowing release only if the judge determines there is no substantial risk of flight or danger. If voters approve this change in the upcoming election, the Louisiana Legislature will then have the authority to set specific laws governing when bail can be granted in these post-conviction situations.