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Law & Order column: Lake County officials comment on state s criminal justice reform act

Law & Order column: Lake County officials comment on state s criminal justice reform act
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Supporters praise new criminal justice reform law during Peoria visit

PEORIA  Gov. JB Pritzker and legislators who sponsored a controversial criminal justice reform law sang its praises during a news conference at Proctor Center in Peoria on Wednesday morning. “Illinois has taken some substantial steps forward toward dismantling the systemic racism that plagues our communities, our state and our nation by becoming a national leader in pursuing a more just, safe and fair criminal justice system,” said Pritzker. “Illinois raises the bar for what’s possible, while also acknowledging that there is more work to do.” In spite of opposition from some law enforcement groups, Pritzker signed HB 163 into law earlier this week. Included in the new law is the end of cash bail by 2023 and a mandate for law enforcement to wear body cameras by 2025. Suspects in police custody also have new rights, including being allowed to make three phone calls prior to questioning. The law also sets new guidelines on police training and how they use force, and end

Law enforcement groups respond to criminal justice reform

Law enforcement groups respond to criminal justice reform Raymon Toncoso Capitol News Illinois Feb. 24, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail SPRINGFIELD Law enforcement groups have decried the Monday signing of a massive criminal justice reform bill into law by Gov. JB Pritzker, referring to the legislation as anti-police with provisions that will lead to unintended consequences. House Bill 3653, referred to as the “Safe-T Act,” ends the use of cash bail by 2023 and grants increased state oversight of police agencies statewide, among other provisions. Law enforcement and Republican lawmakers opposed the legislation, citing problematic language in some provisions, while maintaining support for the law’s intent.

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