The Illinois Bar Association announced on Apr. 22 that it will present a live webcast titled “Pre-Trial Fairness Act: A Judicial Perspective” on Tuesday, May 19, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:05 p.m.
The event will feature two Illinois trial judges who will discuss the implementation and effects of the Pre-Trial Fairness Act since its enactment in September 2023. The act abolishes money bail, promotes individualized assessments, limits pretrial detention, requires law enforcement to issue notices to appear for low-level offenses, and ensures due process.
According to the official website, the Illinois Bar Association serves more than 28,000 members and supports attorneys through continuing legal education programs such as this upcoming webcast according to the official website. The association also fosters diversity, equity and inclusion within the legal community according to the official website.
The organization operates under an elected president along with a Board of Governors and an Assembly according to the official website. Its administrative and educational activities are conducted at the Illinois Bar Center according to the official website.
Founded in 1877 as a voluntary organization dedicated to professional development and justice improvements for lawyers in Illinois, it recognizes excellence through awards for pro bono service and diversity leadership according to the official website.
This upcoming webcast provides an opportunity for legal professionals seeking insight into how recent legislative changes have affected pretrial procedures across Illinois.
