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Chicago Tribune
4 months ago
Chicago

Daywatch: Appeals skyrocket as courts grapple with bond reform

Cash bail was abolished in Illinois in September, but there have been numerous appeals of detention decisions since then.
The state's highest court has formed a task force to handle the large number of appeals related to the Pretrial Fairness Act. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
5 months ago
Law

Illinois appeals courts see 'dramatic increase' in cases following elimination of cash bail

The Pretrial Fairness Act in Illinois, which abolished cash bail, has led to an increase in pretrial appeals of detention decisions.
The state's highest court has created a task force to examine the increase in cases sent to appellate courts. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
4 months ago
Chicago

Daywatch: Appeals skyrocket as courts grapple with bond reform

Cash bail was abolished in Illinois in September, but there have been numerous appeals of detention decisions since then.
The state's highest court has formed a task force to handle the large number of appeals related to the Pretrial Fairness Act. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
5 months ago
Law

Illinois appeals courts see 'dramatic increase' in cases following elimination of cash bail

The Pretrial Fairness Act in Illinois, which abolished cash bail, has led to an increase in pretrial appeals of detention decisions.
The state's highest court has created a task force to examine the increase in cases sent to appellate courts. [ more ]
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