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Introduced
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
In Committee
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that the Prisoner Review Board shall be the authority for setting conditions for mandatory supervised release under specified provisions and determining whether a violation of those conditions warrant revocation of mandatory supervised release or the imposition of other sanctions. Provides that the Board shall hear by at least one member and through a panel of at least 3 members determine the conditions of mandatory supervised release, determine the time of discharge from mandatory supervised release, impose sanctions for violations of mandatory supervised release, and revoke mandatory supervised release for those sentenced under specified provisions. Provides that if a person was originally prosecuted under the provisions of the Criminal Code of 1961 or the Criminal Code of 2012, sentenced under the provisions of the Act pursuant to the Juvenile Court Act of 1987, and convicted as an adult and committed to the Department of Juvenile Justice, the Department of Juvenile Justice shall, no less than 120 days prior to the date that the person reaches the age of 21, send written notification to the Prisoner Review Board indicating the day upon which the committed person will achieve the age of 21. Requires the Prisoner Review Board to conduct a hearing with no less than 3 members to determine whether or not the minor shall be assigned mandatory supervised release or be transferred to the Department of Corrections prior to the minor's 21st birthday.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Unified Code of Corrections to clarify and expand the responsibilities of the Prisoner Review Board regarding mandatory supervised release for certain juvenile offenders. Specifically, the bill establishes that the Prisoner Review Board will have the authority to set conditions for mandatory supervised release for individuals who were originally prosecuted under the Criminal Code, sentenced under the Juvenile Court Act, and convicted as adults. The bill requires the Department of Juvenile Justice to notify the Prisoner Review Board at least 120 days before an offender turns 21, and mandates that the Board conduct a hearing with at least three members to determine whether the individual should be assigned mandatory supervised release or transferred to the Department of Corrections before their 21st birthday. This change aims to provide a more structured approach to transitioning juvenile offenders from the juvenile justice system to adult supervised release, ensuring a comprehensive review of each case as the individual approaches adulthood. The bill represents an effort to provide more comprehensive oversight and individualized assessment of young offenders' potential for rehabilitation and successful reintegration into society.
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura (on 09/19/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1676&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB1676.htm |
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