Illinois expands electronic monitoring under Pretrial Fairness Act, but effectiveness questioned
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Madeline Buckley
Summary
The article examines Illinois' expansion of electronic monitoring following the Pretrial Fairness Act, questioning its effectiveness as an alternative to incarceration. Through the case of an 18-year-old woman in Cook County court, it explores tensions between judicial discretion, legal requirements to consider first-time arrests, and concerns about jail trauma. The piece investigates whether electronic monitoring truly reduces recidivism and improves public safety, or simply extends carceral control into communities, while noting the technology has become a political flashpoint despite its growing use across the state.
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bskyIllinois expands electronic monitoring under Pretrial Fairness Act, but effectiveness questionedchicagotribune.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledCook County Judge Shauna Boliker looked at the 18-year-old woman before her and told her she was significantly concerned by her behavior.
The woman's public defender pointed out that Cook County Jail can be a traumatic and destabilizing place for people.
Since lawmakers expanded electronic monitoring to many new parts of the state following the passage of the Pretrial Fairness Act, more of Illinois has access to the technology than ever before, even as it is a frequent lightning rod in…
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