IL HB2633

Establishes criteria for transferring prisoners to super-maximum security facilities, limiting transfers to those who committed acts of violence resulting in serious injury or death, engaged in 2+ acts causing serious prison disruption, or escaped or attempted escape within one year of proposed transfer.

Prohibits transfer of prisoners with serious mental illness to super-maximum facilities and requires mental health evaluations at least every 30 days for all prisoners housed there, with removal within 15 days if serious mental illness is identified.

Requires a transfer hearing with at least 48 hours notice, prisoner right to appear and present evidence, witness testimony rights, written decisions within 5 business days, audio/video recording, and lawyer representation (at prisoner's own expense) before transfer unless Director certifies imminent safety threat.

Limits confinement to super-maximum facilities to one year unless Department proves at a hearing that prisoner committed a recent violent act or presents clear and convincing evidence of significant risk to others, with annual review hearings required.

Mandates Department review of all current super-maximum prisoners within 90 days of the law's effective date and provides existing prisoners with hearings within 6 months to determine if continued confinement is justified.