| Source | Chicago Reader |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Aug. 6, 2026, 9:01 a.m. |
| Last Updated | Aug. 6, 2026, 9:01 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://chicagoreader.com/news/cook-county-pretrial-fairness-detention-hearings/ |
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The Pretrial Fairness Act (PFA) took full effect in September 2023. The landmark
legislation fully abolished cash bail in Illinois—the first state in the nation
to do so. It also required prosecutors to petition judges when they believe
someone should be detained before trial and established a three...