McHenry County Releases Report on SAFE-T Act

The McHenry County State’s Attorney recently released a report on the SAFE-T Act. The report shows that after the implementation of the SAFE-T Act, McHenry County has experienced:

– A 30% Increase in Crime by Those on Pre-Trial Release Compared With Those on Cash Bail.

– An Increase in the Jail Population.

– A 280% Increase in Failures to Appear (FTA).

– A 35% Reduction in Restitution Paid to Crime Victims.

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