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Introduced
02/14/2020
02/14/2020
In Committee
06/23/2020
06/23/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
101st General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that a committed person who has attained the age of 60 years and served at least 20 consecutive years of imprisonment or a committed person who has served 30 consecutive years of imprisonment may submit a petition to the Prisoner Review Board seeking parole. Provides for the requirements of the petition. Provides that victims' families shall be notified in a timely manner and provided opportunity to participate at the parole hearing concerning the petitioner's application for parole under this provision in accordance with the Rights of Crime Victims and Witnesses Act, the Open Parole Hearings Act, and this Code. Provides that Prisoner Review Board hearings under this provision shall be conducted by a panel of at least 8 members of the Board and a majority vote of the panel is required to grant the petition and release the petitioner on parole. Provides that if parole is denied, the petitioner shall be eligible to reapply for parole no later than 3 years after denial.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Unified Code of Corrections to allow certain long-term incarcerated individuals to petition the Prisoner Review Board for parole. Specifically, it permits individuals who have attained the age of 60 and served at least 20 consecutive years of imprisonment, or those who have served 30 consecutive years of imprisonment, to submit a petition for parole. The petition must include information about the individual's rehabilitation, community support, and future plans. Victim families will be notified and have an opportunity to participate in the parole hearing. The Prisoner Review Board hearings for these petitions will be conducted by a panel of at least 8 members, and a majority vote is required to grant parole. If parole is denied, the individual can reapply no later than 3 years after the denial.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 06/23/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=5256&GAID=15&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=108&GA=101 | 07/17/2020 |
| State Bill Page | http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=5256&GAID=15&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=108&GA=101 | 02/15/2020 |
| BillText | http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/101/HB/10100HB5256.htm | 02/15/2020 |
| Bill | http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/101/HB/PDF/10100HB5256.pdf | 02/15/2020 |
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