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IL HB0248

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/16/2009

Primary Sponsor

Charles Jefferson

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Origin

House of Representatives

96th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Unified Code of Corrections by adding Section 5-9-5 to permit courts to allow defendants to perform community service in lieu of paying criminal fines with defendant consent
  • Court shall waive any fines imposed on the defendant who performs the required community service
  • Defendant who completes community service shall not be considered in default of fine payment
  • Applies to defendants convicted of criminal offenses and ordered to pay fines
  • Introduced January 20, 2009 by Rep. John E. Bradley during the 96th General Assembly

Legislative Description

CD CORR-COMMUNITY SERVICE

Last Action

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

3/13/2009

Committee Referrals

Rules3/13/2009
Judiciary II - Criminal Law2/4/2009
Rules1/20/2009

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