Cook County’s chief judge has updated his office’s electronic monitoring protocols, expanding court operations and revising what constitutes a major violation.
Chief Judge Charles Beach had pledged to overhaul the county’s EM system following a high-profile arson attack on a Blue Line train last year, allegedly carried out by a man free on electronic monitoring.
“These updates reinforce the Court’s commitment to timely judicial oversight and clear lines of responsibility,” Beach said in a statement. “Electronic monitoring is a tool of the court, and these protocols help ensure violations are addressed promptly, transparently and consistent with judicial authority.”…