IL SB3954

Director of Corrections shall not award good conduct credit for meritorious service to an inmate unless the inmate has served a minimum of 60 days in custody of the Department of Corrections.

Good conduct credit for meritorious service is prohibited for certain serious offenses including first-degree murder, terrorism, attempt murder, predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, aggravated kidnapping, armed robbery, and aggravated domestic battery committed after specified effective dates.

Meritorious service credit is limited to 180 days maximum, with only 90 days permitted for prisoners convicted of first-degree murder, reckless homicide while under influence, aggravated driving under the influence, kidnapping, or sexual offenses.

The Director must make a written determination that an inmate is eligible for meritorious credit, has served the minimum 60-day custody requirement, and has met established eligibility criteria before awarding such credit.

Act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.