Posted on 09/09/2022 7:50:34 AM PDT by Attention Surplus Disorder
VIENNA, Ill. (KFVS) - Come January 1, 2023, the State of Illinois is set to eliminate the cash bail system.
However, southern Illinois lawmakers and law enforcement say it could make communities more dangerous.
“I believe the elimination of cash bail, particularly as it’s written in the SAFE-T Act, will reduce public safety and lead to more crime particularly more violent crime in Illinois,” Patrick Windhorst, former state’s attorney and current state representative for district 118, said.
Windhorst said he voted against this bill when it came about. He said he was one of the leading voices against it.
The Illinois SAFE-T Act is legislation aimed at overhauling the state’s criminal justice system.
“I know that talking with prosecutors and law enforcement officers, they’re really concerned that the public is going to point the finger at them and say, ‘Why aren’t you doing more about these offenses?’ And with this major change in the law, beginning January 1st, a lot of their ability to do their jobs has been restrained,” he explained.
The Johnson County sheriff agreed with Windhorst.
“Anyone sitting in jail right now with all these pending charges, they’re going to be let out,” Johnson County Sheriff Peter Sopczak said. “The gates are open and they’re going to be let out onto the streets.”
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Maybe. But for who?
Article says the change/elimination of bail was driven by upstate legislators. In other words, legislators with little skin in the game.
The article also mentions police hesitation to arrest due to potential liability and the fact that details of implementation have yet to be worked out/announced.
Ah…implementation. This is the “I’m just a legislator, not an enforcer.” responsibility escape hatch.
“It is those bungling administrators and their screwed up rules that ruined our beautiful concept.”
Some laws are beautiful in concept but impossible to enforce as written. This is especially the case when the enforcers contain elements who are actively subverting the system. Queue DA Bragga (sp?) and crew in NYC.
Safety, Accountability, Fairness and Equity-Today (SAFE-T)
Yes, it’s worked so well in other areas that have tried it.
Dear Illinois Criminals,
just drive around and write down which homes have the JB Prickster yard signs. Those are the homes that don’t support the 2nd Amendment. Easy pickings starting January 1, 2023.
You’re Welcome
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