As Illinois becomes the first state in the country to abolish cash bail in January, the financial ramifications are coming to light. In Illinois, 10 percent of a suspect’s bail is used to fund segments of the legal system. Kirk Evans is the president of the self-defense organization U.S. LawShield.
State Representative Chris Bos says the law is going to force some communities to raise property taxes to cover the extra costs.
A Kankakee County judge is expected to hear oral arguments next week on dozens of combined lawsuits challenging the legality of the SAFE-T Act.
Story from Illinois Radio Network
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