[ChicagoConservative27]

Under the new law, judges across Illinois will not require those charged with a crime to post bail in order to be released from jail while they await trial, unless the judge determines them a threat to the public or a flight risk.

Per the article

[desertsolitaire]

Thanks. I did read the article but it seemed fuzzy on the not required vs shall or shall-not type language you read about in say, issuing concealed carry permits to those who apply and qualify. I’m wondering if this gives leeway to those progressive leaning locations to immediately release almost everyone after being charged, giving benefit of the doubt as to who may be a danger to their community or a flight risk. The devil is in the details and our system kind of depends upon the citizens running it to be moral and honest for it to work and be fair.

[ken in texas]

re. ... unless the judge determines them a threat to the public or a flight risk

So instead of cash bail they'll pay cash under-the-table to the judge for a favorable ruling.

[cableguymn]

They are in the courtroom because they are a threat to the public.