Illinois lawmaker files legislation to clarify language in SAFE-T Act – WAND (Decatur)

State sen. Scott Bennett’s legislation states pretrial release will apply to individuals arrested on or after Jan. 1, 2023. The measure also permits judges to deny pretrial release for any alleged crime if the person arrested poses a threat to the safety of any person or the community.

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