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In Illinois, some are worried that the end of cash bail will lead to more electronic monitoring across the state. Andre Penner / Associated Press
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What no cash bail means for criminal justice in Illinois

The end of cash bail came after years of debate and legal challenges. Now that it’s here, here’s what Illinois can expect.

In Illinois, some are worried that the end of cash bail will lead to more electronic monitoring across the state. Andre Penner / Associated Press
By Max Lubbers

Illinois became the first state in the nation to fully eliminate cash bail. The change — which went into effect Monday — will dramatically impact the way people are detained in jail before trial.

Reset discusses what this means for people accused of a crime and other people in the state’s criminal justice system.

GUEST: Patrick Smith, WBEZ criminal justice editor

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electronic monitoring bracelet
In Illinois, some are worried that the end of cash bail will lead to more electronic monitoring across the state. Andre Penner / Associated Press
electronic monitoring bracelet

Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons

What no cash bail means for criminal justice in Illinois

The end of cash bail came after years of debate and legal challenges. Now that it’s here, here’s what Illinois can expect.

In Illinois, some are worried that the end of cash bail will lead to more electronic monitoring across the state. Andre Penner / Associated Press
By Max Lubbers

Illinois became the first state in the nation to fully eliminate cash bail. The change — which went into effect Monday — will dramatically impact the way people are detained in jail before trial.

Reset discusses what this means for people accused of a crime and other people in the state’s criminal justice system.

GUEST: Patrick Smith, WBEZ criminal justice editor

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Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons