A portion of the Pretrial Fairness Act went into effect in Illinois at the beginning of this month, allowing defendants on electronic home monitoring to leave their homes twice a week. The act was passed in January 2021 by the Illinois legislature as part of the criminal justice reform bill, HB 3653. The Pretrial Fairness […]
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Gov. Pritzker, Lake County officials discuss criminal justice bill in Waukegan
Gov. J.B. Pritzker appeared Wednesday in Waukegan alongside Lake County officials to tout his newly-signed criminal justice and police reform bill, saying that it will help bring a “fairer and safer legal system” for Illinois. Pritzker spoke during a 12:30 p.m. Wednesday press briefing at the Waukegan Park District Field House about House Bill 3653, […]
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Lake, McHenry county sheriffs speak out after Gov. Pritzker signs criminal justice reform bill
Lake County Sheriff John Idleburg and McHenry County Sheriff Bill Prim both issued contrasting statements in response to the massive criminal justice reform bill signed by Illinois Gov. Pritzker on Monday. Prim said in a statement that the legislation package contains sweeping changes and “will have a measurable impact on law enforcement and the public.” […]
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‘Justice is being advanced once again’ Gov. Pritzker says before signing massive criminal justice reform bill into law
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a controversial and sweeping criminal justice reform bill into law on Monday that will end cash bail starting in 2023. House Bill 3653 — formerly House Bill 163 — passed by a 60-50 vote on January 13. The Senate passed the bill by a 32-23 vote. It will change use-of-force […]
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Gov. Pritzker, Lake County state’s attorney issue statements of support for criminal justice reform bill
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart both signaled their support for the newly approved criminal justice reform bill, which ends cash bail and implements police reform measures. House Bill 3653 — formerly House Bill 163 — passed by a 60-50 vote early Wednesday morning. The Senate passed the bill by […]
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General Assembly approves controversial justice reform bill that ends cash bail in Illinois
(The Center Square) – Illinois lawmakers passed a controversial and sweeping criminal justice reform bill Wednesday morning that will end cash bail and allow anonymous complaints against officers. House Bill 3653 — formerly House Bill 163 — passed by a 60-50 vote early Wednesday morning. The Senate passed the bill by a 32-23 vote. It […]