IL SB1322

Replaces requirement for "psychiatrists" with "qualified evaluators" to examine alleged sexually dangerous persons, expanding eligibility to include physicians, psychologists, and other licensed professionals specializing in sex offender evaluation.

Defines "qualified evaluator" to include licensed physicians or psychologists from Illinois or any other state, or other licensed professionals who specialize in evaluating sex offenders, removing the previous 5-year specialization requirement.

Establishes that examinations must be conducted in conformance with standards developed under the Sex Offender Management Board Act and by evaluators licensed under the Sex Offender Evaluation and Treatment Provider Act.

Defines "criminal propensities to the commission of sex offenses" as a substantial probability that a person will engage in sex offenses in the future if not confined.

Extends the waiting period before reapplying for recovery from one year to two years after a court finds a person still sexually dangerous, except when accompanied by a treatment provider's statement of exceptional progress.

Requires counties to pay for legal representation of indigent respondents in these proceedings.