Illinois to end cash bail on Monday
Starting Monday, the elimination of cash bail in Illinois will bring longer detention hearings and new parameters for jailing suspects. Here's an overview:
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Starting Monday, the elimination of cash bail in Illinois will bring longer detention hearings and new parameters for jailing suspects. Here's an overview:
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.
This Monday, bail reform takes the spotlight as Illinois becomes the first state in the nation to abolish cash bond. However, there are growing concerns that trading cash bail for ankle bracelets won't guarantee justice for the accused.
(Capitol News Illinois) - Beginning Monday, state courts in Illinois will be prohibited from jailing individuals who are accused - but not convicted -...