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IL HB5899

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

8/15/2014

Primary Sponsor

Tom Cross

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the State's Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor's Act by establishing a Best Practices Protocol Committee within the Board
  • Committee shall evaluate causes of wrongful convictions and recommend enhanced procedures for investigation and prosecution of serious criminal offenses
  • Committee responsibilities include proposing enhanced investigative procedures, collaborating with law enforcement, reviewing wrongful conviction reduction reports, and assessing criminal justice system innovations
  • Committee shall examine scientific studies on new procedures and create training programs for prosecutors and police on best practice protocols
  • Committee must review proposals submitted by the General Assembly via resolution and report findings and recommendations in a timely manner

Legislative Description

SAAP-BEST PRACTICES PROTOCOL

Last Action

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 98-0938

8/15/2014

Committee Referrals

Assignments4/3/2014
Judiciary2/27/2014
Rules2/14/2014

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