With election day near, the Safe-T act of 2020 in Illinois is drawing a lot of attention.

Last week on Regional Radio, State's Attorney Dan Markwell told Regional Radio of the issues with the Safe-T Act, specifically in its vague parameters and procedures. Markwell also has a serious issue with the crimes that perpetrators will walk away from.

According to Markwell, the legislation takes away the ability for a judge to hear from himself and the Public Defender. He also points out, some things go against the intent of the legislation.

DeWitt County Sheriff Mike Walker says the legislation is impacting crime in DeWitt County because law enforcement is dealing with the same perpetrators and they are back on the streets sooner. 

Markwell indicates the legislation is also problematic in that once a criminal has been discharged, getting them back to court will be an issue. He explains if a defendant does not show up to court, a civil summons will be issued and it will be up to the Sheriff's office to get that served.

Markwell is not optimistic any trailer bills, even if passed, will make the bill constitutional. The State's Attorney's office and the Sheriff's office are part of a large lawsuit against the State of Illinois declaring the bill unconstitutional they hope to have heard in Kankakee County before the first of the year.