Judge long involved in bail reform in Cook County appointed to oversee bond court
Judge Mary Marubio was named the new presiding judge of the Pretrial Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County.
Source: suntimes.com
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Chad Blair: There's Value In Legislative Task Forces And Studies
While some proposals fall short of intentions, the recommendations of outside groups can effect meaningful change.
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How A 'First Step' In Prison Reform Sparked A Public Backlash And A Likely Veto
The bail reform bill was seen as a minor adjustment -- but the public outcry could make lawmakers wary of pursuing it again.
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Restore Justice. End The Cash Bail System
Restore Justice. End The Cash Bail System - Honolulu Civil Beat Restore Justice. End The Cash Bail System Most of us would like to believe that the law treats the rich and the poor alike, but it doesn’t. About the Author Robert Merce is a retired attorney. He served as vice-chair of the House Concurrent Resolution 85 Task Force on Prison Reform and was the principal author of the groups final report to the 2019 Legislature. He is on the Board of Directors of the Native Hawaiian Legal Corporat...
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