Chief Judge Tim Evans faced tough questions about why violent offenders are released from jail on electronic monitoring while awaiting trial.
CHICAGO -- A top Cook County judge is defending the judicial system against criticism that judges are not being tough enough on violent offenders and letting too many people out on electronic monitoring.
"The judge is the one who sits as the unbiased arbiter," Evans said."And if that judge doesn't see the evidence there, no matter what the charge is, he or she might decide to release the person pre-trial."Cook County judge's 'sexist' comments caught on livestream; ordered to attend sensitivity training
Evans explained that judges use a Public Safety Assessment tool that weighs nine criteria in determining whether or not the suspect is a threat to the public if released., Evans said with juveniles, the goal is not to lock them up if possible.But he added that Harvard University is now reviewing the safety assessment tool to see if it should be changed. He also said maybe it's time to rethink holding parents accountable for their kids' criminal behavior.
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