IL HJR0090

Creates a Task Force on Criminal Justice Reform to conduct a systematic study of Illinois' correctional and criminal justice system for the first time in many years.

Task Force composition includes 18 appointed positions representing the Governor, General Assembly leadership, Illinois Supreme Court, state agencies, law enforcement, prosecutors, public defenders, courts, and the Illinois Sentencing Policy Advisory Council.

Task Force shall hold hearings and study the criminal justice system with goals of enhancing public safety, reducing victimization and recidivism, holding offenders accountable, improving supervision, and managing prison populations while lowering state expenses.

Department of Corrections shall provide administrative support to the Task Force; members receive no additional compensation but may be reimbursed for ordinary and necessary expenses.

Task Force must complete work and report findings and recommendations to the General Assembly no later than November 1, 2012.