Prosecutor going to court to challenge cashless bail law in Illinois

Another prosecutor is going to court in Illinois to challenge the cashless bail law known as the SAFE-T Act.

Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine, who called the measure a “mess”, has filed suit to block the criminal justice package from taking effect in January.

The lawsuit claims the measure violates the state constitution on several grounds.

The law eliminates cash bail for most offenses, meaning judges will decide if people need to be detained in jail until their trial.