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IL HB3811
Bill
Status
2/25/2009
Primary Sponsor
Constance Howard
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AI Summary
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Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 to authorize reasonable fees for pretrial services, including DNA testing, GPS electronic monitoring, and assessments and evaluations related to domestic violence and other victims.
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Chief Judge of each Judicial Circuit may establish reasonable fees for pretrial services provided by pretrial services agencies, probation departments, or court services departments.
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Fees may be charged for pretrial supervision, diversion programs, electronic monitoring, victim impact services, drug and alcohol testing, and victim mediation services based on defendant's ability to pay.
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Defendants charged with alcohol, cannabis, methamphetamine, or controlled substance violations under electronic monitoring must pay daily fees for monitoring costs, unless court finds inability to pay and assesses lesser or no fee.
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Effective immediately upon becoming law.
Legislative Description
CRIM PRO-PRETRIAL SERVICES-FEE
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
3/13/2009