cash bail

Advocates for the Illinois SAFE-T Act look to the challenges and work ahead of them as the end of cash bail went into effect this week. One of their tasks is to ensure the law is implemented as intended.

State’s Attorney Rick Amato said much of how the pretrial aspect of the Safe-T Act is applied will be figured out at the appellate court level as prosecutors and defense lawyers alike appeal their cases.

A new law in Illinois will make it easier for lower-income individuals charged with violations to be released while awaiting trial.The bill was signed…