The controversial SAFE-T Act was passed last year in the middle of the night, and signed by Governor JB Pritzker. “No one's opposed to some of these reforms, but the devil is in the details,” said Illinois Judge Liam Brennan.
It was a chance for local leaders to explain the law and for curious residents to ask questions.JB Pritzker"The reason the implementation date was put to January 1, 2023, was getting past this election," said state sen. John Curran.
"No one's opposed to some of these reforms, but the devil is in the details," said Judge Liam Brennan, 2nd District Appellate Court.Supporters of the SAFE-T Act say "access to money" shouldn't determine whether a suspect should be detained. But what do opponents fear? Eliminating cash bail will allow dangerous criminals to go free.
There are forcible felonies that will no longer be detainable, come January 1, like aggravated DUI and drug offenses.Some residents are upset that the law seemed rushed.
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