Beginning in 2016, the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County ("Court Clerk") will no longer be able to charge a 10% bond processing fee on a cash bond, regardless of the amount.
Currently, Illinois permits Court Clerks throughout the state to charge a bond processing fee equal to 10% of a criminal defendant's bond. On the recommendation of the Cook County Board, the Illinois General Assembly agreed to amend the law. The amendment caps bond processing fees at $100 in counties with 3 million or more residents.
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