Ahead of cash bail's end, state's replacement pretrial justice system takes shape
Courts will see longer detention hearings, new parameters for jailing accused defenders
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Courts will see longer detention hearings, new parameters for jailing accused defenders
Courts will see longer detention hearings and new parameters for jailing accused defenders.
(Capitol News Illinois) - Beginning Monday, state courts in Illinois will be prohibited from jailing individuals who are accused - but not convicted -...
Beginning Monday, state courts in Illinois will be prohibited from jailing individuals who are accused – but not convicted – of crimes simply because they cannot afford to post bail
The law, effective Monday, makes Illinois the first state to ban money bonds. Some supporters of the change worry that judges will turn to EM.