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TRtwrling.bsky.social

"When it comes to re-arrest rates, I think they're lower than they were under the cash system because the dangerous offenders are in custody". "The pretrial Fairness Act: you don't have to like it, but it's working," #BailReformwww.ksdk.com/article/news...

Nearly 8 months into Illinois' new era without cash bail, experts say recidivism and jail populations are trending lower
Nearly 8 months into Illinois' new era without cash bail, experts say recidivism and jail populations are trending lower

Criminal justice reform advocates express feelings of vindication after early data shows impact of abolishing cash bail

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JEeinsteinium.bsky.social

The purpose bail is supposed to be to make sure that someone comes back for a trial. If you cannot afford the bail, or the bond for the bail, you can end up sitting in jail for years without having been found guilty of anything. #BailReform

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Minister of Justice Eyre said there are "all number of supports" with an aim of addressing root causes." BS from the Minister of Justice. There's still poor support for root causes but loads of money for enforcement #Saskatchewan#corrections#bailreformwww.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

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MCmikecrowley.bsky.social

Starting Monday in Illinois, cash bail is over, a huge win for the poor for whom bail is unaffordable. Detention will still be authorized in serious felony cases like "murder, sexual assault, robbery," etc. Otherwise, prosecutors have to prove flight risk. #bailreform www.wcia.com/top-stories/...

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