IL HB5811

Amends Section 110-6.1 of the Code of Criminal Procedure to add intimidation by a public official and bribery as offenses for which courts may deny pretrial release upon verified petition by the State.

Requires courts to hold a hearing and may deny pretrial release if the defendant is charged with intimidation by a public official (Section 12-6(6)) or bribery (Section 33-1) of the Criminal Code of 2012.

State must prove by clear and convincing evidence that the defendant poses a real and present threat to the safety of a specific, identifiable person or persons.

Hearing procedures include defendant's right to counsel, ability to testify and present witnesses, and cross-examine State witnesses; rules of criminal trial evidence do not apply.

Takes effect January 1, 2023.