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IL SB2133

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/18/2015

Primary Sponsor

Michael Noland

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Origin

Senate

99th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Rights of Crime Victims and Witnesses Act to add Section 4.6 establishing specific rights for sexual assault victims, their guardians, or close relatives of deceased victims.

  • Grants victims the right to request disclosure of evidence collected during investigation, with estimated disclosure dates if release would interfere with prosecution.

  • Provides victims the right to request information about the status of evidence analysis and notification of DNA database comparison results, with estimated disclosure dates if necessary to protect the investigation.

  • Entitles victims to counseling regarding AIDS and HIV infection upon request, and allows victims to undergo testing for AIDS, HIV, and related infections.

  • Guarantees victims the right to a forensic medical examination within 96 hours of the offense if reported to law enforcement or conducted at a health care facility, with victims able to designate a representative to receive notices and required to maintain current contact information with prosecutors and law enforcement.

Legislative Description

CRIME VICTIMS-SEXUAL ASSAULT

Last Action

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

4/8/2016

Committee Referrals

Assignments4/8/2016
Criminal Law1/27/2016
Assignments5/18/2015

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