JHA Statement on Criminal Justice Omnibus Legislation 2021

JHA applauds the sweeping changes to the criminal justice system that Illinois legislators approved today.  These reforms will move us towards a more fair, humane, and effective criminal justice system. Improving transparency and accountability around police behavior, ending cash bond, and addressing sentencing disparities and excessiveness will make the system more fair and just. 

JHA is thrilled that two initiatives we have focused on are among the reforms included in the legislation: Death in Custody Reporting and Modernization of Mandatory Supervised Release.