The Illinois Supreme Court Has Ordered the Elimination of Cash Bail to Proceed theepochtimes.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from theepochtimes.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The Illinois Supreme Court upheld the ending of cash bail, saying that more than just monetary bail can be used to "ensure criminal defendants appear for trials." In a 5-2 decision, Supreme Court Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis said in the court's opinion: "Our constitution creates a balance between the individual rights of defendants and the individual rights of crime victims."
Illinois plan to eliminate cash bail statewide just cleared a major hurdle nbcnews.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from nbcnews.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
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