bail practices

The first day of the pretrial fairness act saw only two hearings come before Peoria County Circuit Court Judge Sean Donahue. In both instances, the State’s Attorney’s office filed petitions seeking to have the defendant detained until trial.

CHICAGO (AP) - A chief judge for one of the nation's busiest judicial districts is changing Cook County's bail procedures to ensure suspects won't be held…

The Illinois Supreme Court is committing to a redesign of pretrial justice procedures -- the system in place to deal with individuals from the time…

Judges in DeKalb County are studying bail practices for criminal defendants to ensure that they're fair and maintain public safety. Courts in the county…