IL SB0720

Creates a one-year Cook County Drug Analysis Field Test Pilot Program allowing Chicago Police officers to use field test devices to detect cannabis, cocaine, or heroin for preliminary examinations in Circuit Court Branches 38 and 50.

Field test results are admissible and sufficient to establish probable cause at preliminary examinations, allowing them to replace Department of State Police drug chemistry laboratory reports that can take several weeks.

Establishes a Pilot Program Study Committee composed of representatives from Chicago Police, Cook County State's Attorney, State Police, Cook County Justice Advisory Council, County Department of Corrections, and a community-based organization to track data and report quarterly to the General Assembly.

Pilot Program operates for one year from the later of July 1, 2015 or 30 days after the effective date; final report due to General Assembly by October 1, 2016 or 60 days after program conclusion.

Act is repealed on January 1, 2017; if final report is not timely submitted, the maximum custody period before preliminary examination in Cook County is reduced from 30 days to 10 days.