Bill > HB4186

This bill amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 to require pretrial services agencies to immediately notify local law enforcement and the State's Attorney's office when a defendant on pretrial release commits certain violations. Specifically, the bill mandates notifications when a defendant violates a no contact order, is removed from electronic monitoring, or breaches the conditions of an electronic monitoring order. The bill provides a comprehensive framework for handling pretrial release violations, including procedures for potential revocation of release, sanctions for violations, and requirements for hearings. It establishes that different types of violations (such as those involving misdemeanors versus felonies) may trigger different responses, ranging from verbal admonishments to imprisonment for up to 30 days. The bill also emphasizes due process protections, requiring that defendants have legal representation during hearings, be given an opportunity to present mitigating evidence, and that the State bear the burden of proving violations by clear and convincing evidence. The overall aim appears to be improving communication between pretrial services, law enforcement, and prosecutors to enhance public safety and ensure defendants comply with their pretrial release conditions.

https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=4186&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104