State Rep. La Shawn Ford, D-Chicago, says he’ll work to amend Illinois law to add the sheriff’s office to the list of parties that can seek a reduction in bail — which already includes prosecutors and defense attorneys.
“The sheriff knows about the inmates behind bars,” Ford said. “I think he deserves the right to go before the court and ask for bond reductions on their behalf. The sheriff would not put his reputation on the line if he felt the person should not be on the street.”
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