Bill > SB1656

This bill amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 to modify the provisions for revoking a defendant's pretrial release. Under the new law, the State may seek to revoke a defendant's pretrial release if the defendant is charged with any criminal offense committed while on pretrial release, which is a broader scope compared to the previous law that only allowed revocation for felonies or Class A misdemeanors. The bill maintains the requirement that a revocation hearing must be conducted in person, with limited exceptions for health and safety concerns or operational challenges. During the revocation hearing, the defendant has the right to be represented by counsel and present mitigating evidence. The State must prove by clear and convincing evidence that no conditions of release would ensure the defendant's appearance in court or prevent future criminal offenses. If the case causing the revocation is dismissed or results in a not guilty verdict, the court must promptly hold a hearing to reassess the defendant's pretrial release conditions. The bill also preserves the court's ability to impose sanctions for release violations, such as verbal admonishments, short-term imprisonment, or modifying pretrial conditions, instead of automatic revocation.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1656&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104