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Safe-T Act react to lower court ruling

A Judge in Kankakee County has ruled against a new state law changing cash bail. The decision leaves the outcome of dissolving the old system and installing a key part of the SAFT-T-ACT in question in 64 counties.

 

The written decision lays out a belief that the new law would in effect amend part of the state’s constitution and it was an improper overreach by lawmakers.

 

Republican Rep. Patrick Windhorst says both parties need to come together and delay implementation of the law prior to counties following different rules.

 

 

The judge’s ruling only addresses the pre-trial detention section of the SAFE-T-ACT.

The Illinois Attorney General will appeal the decision to the State’ Supreme Court.

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