Facing a criminal defense matter is stressful enough without having to navigate the legal system alone. One of the first and most urgent questions after an arrest is whether you’ll be able to go home while your case is pending. As of 2026, Illinois has eliminated cash bail through the Pretrial Fairness Act, meaning whether you are released pretrial is based on safety and risk, not how much money you have.
The Law Office of Brian J. Mirandola can help you understand the pretrial process as it pertains to your case. Our Kane County, IL criminal defense lawyer will fight aggressively to protect your rights and challenge the accusations against you.
What Changed With the Illinois Pretrial Fairness Act?
The Illinois Pretrial Fairness Act took effect just a couple of years ago, making Illinois the first state to end cash bail entirely. Before this law, whether someone was released after an arrest often came down to whether they could afford to post a monetary bond. That’s no longer how it works.