[glorgau]

My prediction is that cash bails will be kept as they are a decent piece of income for defense attorneys.

[zeugma]

My prediction is that cash bails will be kept as they are a decent piece of income for defense attorneys.

I don't believe defense attorneys get a cut of that action, but it is a significant source of revenue for the government and the bail bonds industry that surrounds every courthouse.

[iamgalt]

My prediction is that cash bails will be kept as they are a decent piece of income for defense attorneys.“

That may save it. Trial lawyers are among the rats biggest contributors. Public safety will not be an actual factor, not in Illinois.

[Bluebeard16]

It’s also a cash cow for the county/state. They keep 10% of the bond amount.