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IL HB3475

Bill

Status

Passed

8/17/2015

Primary Sponsor

Rita Mayfield

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Origin

House of Representatives

99th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Removes "forcible felony" and "Class X felony" from the definition of ineligible offenders for certificates of good conduct, while maintaining exclusions for arson, aggravated arson, kidnapping, aggravated kidnapping, aggravated driving under the influence, and aggravated domestic battery.

  • Simplifies the minimum period of good conduct required for felony convictions to 2 years for all felonies (previously differentiated by Class 1, 2, 3, or 4).

  • Maintains existing requirements that courts issue certificates of good conduct only when satisfied that applicants have conducted themselves appropriately, demonstrated rehabilitation, and relief is consistent with public interest.

  • Preserves the ability of courts to revoke temporary certificates during parole or mandatory supervised release, and to revoke permanent certificates upon subsequent conviction.

Legislative Description

CD CORR-CERT GOOD CONDUCT

Last Action

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0381

8/17/2015

Committee Referrals

Criminal Law4/29/2015
Assignments4/21/2015
Judiciary - Criminal3/11/2015
Restorative Justice3/10/2015
Rules2/26/2015

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