- Flyin Elvis -Utah Chapter - Monday, Feb 22, 21 @ 9:53 am:
So, if some law enforcement officials are to be believed, there will be mass police officer resignations beginning tomorrow?
=== Illinois State’s Attorney’s Association, which said the bill “will profoundly undermine public safety” ===
So I’m clear, this is the same group which has many members ignoring the prosecution of public health and safety regulations for the past 12 months related to a pandemic.
I wonder how long it will take some individuals and groups to understand or acknowledge the reputation they’ve given themselves over the past 12 months. It’s not 2019 anymore.
By Kevin Bessler - Illinois Radio Network
With Illinois set to become the only state in the nation to eliminate cash bail, those behind the legislation said it could be a model for other states.
The bail provision, known as the Pretrial Fairness Act, was one of many criminal justice reforms that were part of a sweeping justice reform bill passed by the state legislature earlier this month.
Under the Pretrial Fairness Act, a judge can still detain someone pretrial if they are charged with specific felony offenses, such as murder or domestic battery. A judge can also detain someone if they believe an individual is likely to skip court.
Normal, IL, USA / www.cities929.com
Jan 25, 2021 4:55 PM
(The Center Square) – With Illinois set to become the only state in the nation to eliminate cash bail, those behind the legislation said it could be a model for other states.
The bail provision, known as the Pretrial Fairness Act, was one of many criminal justice reforms that were part of a sweeping justice reform bill passed by the state legislature earlier this month.
Under the Pretrial Fairness Act, a judge can still detain someone pretrial if they are charged with specific felony offenses, such as murder or domestic battery. A judge can also detain someone if they believe an individual is likely to skip court.
“You seldom see people sitting in jail for low-level crimes just because they can’t make bail.”
(Citation needed)
Tying freedom to wealth is one of those incredibly dumb systems that we’re just used to.
Good for Crespo in explaining the need for reform.
Two counter-points not mentioned in the above citations.
First, sometimes the cash posted is the only source of restitution. No cash bond means no recompense for the victim. Second, defense lawyers have pointed out many drug suspects are better off in custody. Cut them loose and they’ll go back out and overdose.
Carlos Ghosn jumped 1billion yen bail. No amount can make someone go to trial, especially if they think they’re going to lose.
Cash bail debate amplifies in Illinois as bill heads to governor by Kevin Bessler, The Center Square | January 26, 2021 12:00 PM Print this article
With Illinois set to become the only state in the nation to eliminate cash bail, those behind the legislation said it could be a model for other states.
The bail provision, known as the Pretrial Fairness Act, was one of many criminal justice reforms that were part of a sweeping justice reform bill passed by the state legislature earlier this month.
Under the Pretrial Fairness Act, a judge can still detain someone pretrial if they are charged with specific felony offenses, such as murder or domestic battery. A judge can also detain someone if they believe an individual is likely to skip court.