SB3956 Summary

• Department of Corrections must establish uniform procedures for providing timely advance notice of early release of inmates to law enforcement in local jurisdictions and submit a report to the General Assembly by January 1, 2011.

• Department must provide 14-day advance notice to the Governor and sheriff of the county where prosecution took place when an inmate is released early due to good conduct credit for meritorious service.

• Changes to Section 3-6-3 of the Unified Code of Corrections regarding rules and regulations for early release based on good conduct credits and meritorious service eligibility.

• Effective immediately upon becoming law.