IL SB0626

Credit for time served before sentencing reduces fines owed by defendants, with the credited amount deducted from any court-ordered fine.

Defendants may petition courts to convert all or part of criminal assessments into court-approved public or community service at an hourly rate no less than Illinois minimum wage.

Criminal defendants for Schedules 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, and 8 offenses can apply for full or partial assessment waivers based on income levels: full waiver if indigent, 75% waived if income is 200-250% of poverty level, 50% waived if 250-300%, and 25% waived if 300-400%.

Traffic and petty offenders for Schedules 2, 6, 9, 10, and 13 receive more modest waivers: 50% at or below 200% of poverty level, stepping down to 12.5% waiver at 300-400% of poverty level.

Courts must display notices in English and Spanish informing defendants of their right to request assessment waivers, with applications due within 30 days of sentencing.