An Illinois State’s Attorney says the state’s no cash bail law is allowing for some criminals to remain free pending a court appearance. The Federalist Society hosted a discussion with an update on bail reform after nine months. DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin says violent criminals are being held, but many other perpetrators go free.
In DuPage County, Berlin says about a third of all their petitions for detention are domestic batteries or violations of orders of protection, and only 34% of those are held behind bars pending a court appearance, a number he calls low.
Story from Illinois Radio Network
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