Illinois’ prosecutor-initiated resentencing law was supposed to be a progressive policy win. So far, it’s yielded no winners.
Cam Systems
SCRAM devices come under fire from Cook County board
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Following Injustice Watch’s reporting, county commissioners held a hearing into the company that has billed more than $3 million to defendants ordered to wear SCRAM alcohol monitors.
Events
6 takeaways from our community conversation about systemic issues in the Cook County courts
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Injustice Watch convened a community conversation about systemic inequities in the Cook County courts and possible solutions last month, as part of The Circuit, our ongoing collaborative investigation into two decades of Cook County court data.
Judicial Elections
Evans elected to record 8th term as Cook County chief judge
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Judge Timothy Evans was unopposed in his bid to remain Cook County’s top judge, a post he has held for 21 years.
News
Lack of statewide pretrial data is an impediment to reforms, advocates say
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Advocates for domestic violence survivors say data is essential to debunk misinformation about the Pretrial Fairness Act. But a state board created to collect that data delayed its collection until next year.
News
SCRAM vendor continues to operate despite lapsed contract with Cook County
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With no oversight from county officials or direction from the chief judge, a private contractor continues to profit from court-ordered alcohol monitors.
News
Did pandemic relief avert an eviction crisis in Chicago? The full picture remains murky.
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A court order filed this week will grant Injustice Watch access to previously unavailable eviction data during the pandemic.