Posted on 12/09/2022 4:44:09 PM PST by george76
Less than a month before those arrested in Illinois will no longer have the option of posting bail as a condition of release while awaiting trial, Gov. J.B. Pritzker quietly signed a package that makes significant changes to the law taking effect in January.
In a press release Tuesday afternoon, Pritzker said the bill (HB1095) “addresses misinformation” and makes clarifications “that uphold the principle we fought to protect: to bring an end to a system where wealthy violent offenders can buy their way out of jail, while less fortunate nonviolent offenders wait in jail for trial.”
The changes approved last week by Democratic members of the General Assembly is the fourth follow-up bill to the Safety, Accountability, Fairness and Equity-Today Act, or SAFE-T Act, which was signed into law in 2021.
State’s attorneys across Illinois sought the changes. Many said barring adjustments, there would be confusion come the new year and the potential that judges would lack the ability to detain alleged criminals accused of some violent crimes.
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Another change will make it easier for a defendant to be denied release based on flight risk.
What percentage of “wealthy” or even middle-class people commit violent crimes? I doubt it is anywhere near the levels of carnage seen in the inner cities. The excuse is a crock.
did they keep the provisions that prohibit LEOs from removing trespassers from private property? ... meaning, for example, anyone can invade your home, camp out in your living room and law enforcement is powerless to help out ...
Pass Go. Collect $200,000 Dollars from lawsuit against arresting officer.
And the new year brings into law criminals who commit murder, rape, kidnapping child molestation and assault will go free and never spend any time behind bars
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