What should I do if a family member was just arrested in Illinois and is being held for a detention hearing?

Posted on June 2025

If a family member is arrested in Illinois, the Pretrial Fairness Act requires a detention hearing within 48 to 72 hours to decide if they will remain jailed. Here is a 3-step process to help protect their freedom: 

Step 1. Enforce Absolute Silence Instruct your loved one to invoke their right to remain silent and request a lawyer. Remind them that all jail phone calls are recorded and monitored. Ensure friends and family maintain a strict social media blackout regarding the incident.  

Step 2. Contact GLS Litigation Services, LLC Contact our intake team immediately. Provide the individual's full legal name, date of birth, current holding facility (such as Cook County Jail), and booking number to allow our defense team to intervene quickly.  

Step 3. Gather Mitigation Evidence Help build a strong case for release by compiling proof of local ties. Gather employment verification, school enrollment, housing stability, and documentation of urgent medical conditions or dependents.

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