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IL SB1878

IL SB1878
CD CORR-RETAIL THEFT PROGRAM


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Introduced
02/15/2019
In Committee
05/10/2019
Crossed Over
03/27/2019
Passed
Dead
01/13/2021

Introduced Session

101st General Assembly

Bill Summary

Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with changes. Provides that when any person who has not previously been convicted of a violation of certain financial crime enterprise offenses or convicted of any similar offense in another state is arrested for and charged with a misdemeanor offense of theft or retail theft, the court may with the consent of the defendant and the State's Attorney, continue the matter to allow the defendant to participate and complete the Misdemeanor Retail Theft and Theft Diversionary Program (in the introduced bill, when any person who has not previously been convicted of any felony offense under the laws of the State or the laws of another state or federal law which would be classified as a felony offense in the State is arrested for and charged with a misdemeanor offense of theft or retail theft, with the consent of the defendant and the State's Attorney, the court may continue the matter to allow the defendant to participate and complete the Misdemeanor Retail Theft and Theft Diversionary Program). Provides that a person may only have one discharge and dismissal under the Program within a 3-year period.

AI Summary

This bill reinserts provisions for a Misdemeanor Retail Theft and Theft Diversionary Program. The program allows a court, with the consent of the defendant and the State's Attorney, to continue a case for a person arrested and charged with a misdemeanor offense of theft or retail theft, if the person has not previously been convicted of certain financial crime enterprise offenses. The program lasts at least 12 months and requires the defendant to meet certain conditions, such as not violating any criminal statutes, refraining from possessing firearms or other dangerous weapons, and making full restitution to the victim plus 10% of the cost of the stolen item. If the defendant successfully completes the program, the case is dismissed, but a person can only receive this one-time discharge and dismissal within a 3-year period.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Session Sine Die (on 01/13/2021)

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