Pretrial Fairness Act Takes Effect September 18

On July 18, the Illinois Supreme Court announced its decision today upholding the Pretrial Fairness Act and ending money bond in Illinois as of September 18. 

For coverage of this decision, read the opinion here. The Coalition to End Money Bond released a statement regarding the decision. 

The League of Women Voters of Illinois served as a member of the supporting Illinois Network for Pretrial Justice.