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IL HB0130
Bill
Status
1/10/2013
Primary Sponsor
Monique Davis
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 110-5 of the Code of Criminal Procedure to establish factors courts must consider when determining bail amounts and release conditions, including nature of offense, use of violence, defendant's criminal history, ties to community, and employment status.
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Requires courts to consider full street value of drugs seized in drug-related offenses when setting bail for possession or delivery of cannabis or controlled substances.
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Mandates release of first-time offenders charged with non-violent crimes on their own recognizance unless court makes specific finding that cash bond is necessary, with option to impose electronic surveillance monitoring.
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Establishes source of bail hearing procedures allowing State's Attorney to challenge bail funds, requiring defendant to prove legitimate and lawful source of funds through justifying affidavits and court examination.
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For violations of protection orders, adds 12 specific factors for bail consideration including history of domestic violence, access to weapons, substance abuse, mental health status, and threatening behavior toward alleged victim.
Legislative Description
CRIM PRO - BAIL LIMITS
Last Action
Third Reading - Standard Debate - Lost 039-066-002
4/19/2013