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Cash bail will be eliminated in Illinois after justices rule 5-2 that SAFE-T Act provisions constitutional

July 18, 2023

By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – A landmark criminal justice reform that eliminates cash bail in Illinois is constitutional, the state’s Supreme Court ruled Tuesday, paving the way for the change to take effect Sept. 18. The 5-2 decision – handed down on partisan lines – means that an individual’s wealth will no longer […]

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Cash bail not perfect; it’s a compromise solution

January 30, 2023

McHenry County State’s Attorney Patrick Kenneally speaks outside the county Courthouse. (Independent file photo)

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Your View: Cash bail, Safe-T Act, township general assistance

January 23, 2023

Cash bail is punishment for people who can’t afford it Your recent editorial on a key provision of the SAFE-T Act (“State making an attempt at fairness for pretrial detainees,” Jan. 16) was spot on. As you note, the issue of cash bail is an issue of equity. I would only add that lack of […]

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State making an attempt at fairness for pretrial detainees

January 16, 2023

Let’s say we have two criminal defendants, each charged with the same crime, like aggravated assault. One sits in jail for months while awaiting trial. The other goes free the day of arrest until the trial date arrives. What’s the difference? The guy stuck in jail cannot afford to post bail. The other can. It […]

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