Bill > SB2337

This bill amends the Unified Code of Corrections to modify parole review procedures for individuals who were under 21 years old at the time of their offense. The bill allows eligible persons to file a petition for parole review either after serving their minimum term or up to 3 years prior to becoming eligible. Once the Prisoner Review Board receives the petition, they must determine within 30 days whether it is appropriately filed. If approved, the board will schedule a parole review hearing either 3 years from the petition's receipt or on the date the person becomes eligible for parole, whichever is sooner. Importantly, the hearing cannot be scheduled sooner than one year from the petition's approval. The bill also requires the Department of Corrections to meet with the eligible person within 6 months to provide information about the parole hearing process and personalized recommendations for rehabilitation. Additional provisions include appointing counsel for indigent individuals one year before the parole hearing, notifying victims about the hearing, and establishing criteria for the Prisoner Review Board to consider when determining parole, such as the offender's youth, maturity, and potential for rehabilitation. If parole is initially denied, individuals may be eligible for a subsequent review after 5 or 10 years, depending on the severity of their original offense.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2337&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104