Illinois Pretrial
Detention Risk Estimator
Under the SAFE-T Act, cash bail is gone. Detention is now based on what a judge decides about your risk. This tool walks through the exact factors Illinois courts use — so you know what you're facing before your first appearance.
Cash bail eliminated Sept. 18, 2023 — 725 ILCS 5/110-7.5
What is the most serious charge you are facing?
Illinois felonies are Class 4 (least serious) through Class X (most serious). Misdemeanors are Class A, B, or C. If you have multiple charges, select the most serious one.
No More Cash Bail
Since Sept. 18, 2023, Illinois judges cannot set a dollar amount to hold you. Detention is now all-or-nothing — you're either released (with conditions) or detained.
Detainable Offenses
The State can only seek detention for specific charges listed in 725 ILCS 5/110-6.1. Many charges — including most misdemeanors — are not on the list.
Clear & Convincing Standard
The State must prove by "clear and convincing evidence" that no conditions can mitigate the risk. This is a high bar — and a skilled attorney can challenge it.