Battle lines are being drawn over the argument on the effects of ending cash bail in Illinois.

No other measure as part of the controversial criminal justice reform SAFE-T Act has drawn more attention than the Pretrial Fairness Act, which abolishes cash bail on Jan. 1.

State’s attorneys contend the provision will allow violent offenders to be released with a higher burden of proof required to hold them before trial.

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