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In less than a month, Illinois will become the first state in the nation where those arrested for crimes will not have the option of paying cash bail.
The legislation had been the subject of misinformation during election season. However, there was also significant pushback on the misinformation, said Garien Gatewood, executive director of the Illinois Justice Project. Come January, cash bail will be eliminated and no longer a determining factor as to who remains in jail before their trial. It is up to a judge’s discretion whether or not a person can be trusted to leave jail and return for their court date, said state Sen. Robert Peters, D-Chicago.
However, individuals would still need to abide by court rules, which would be determined on a case-by-case basis. This might include following a curfew, reporting to the sheriff’s office weekly or daily, or any other agreement as deemed by the judge to reduce flight risks, no-shows or further offenses.
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