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IL HB3714
Bill
Status
2/7/2025
Primary Sponsor
LaShawn Ford
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AI Summary
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Amends the Unified Code of Corrections to add "unconditional sentence" as a new sentencing disposition option for felonies and misdemeanors
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Courts shall impose an unconditional sentence for defendants who have been incarcerated for Class 4 felonies or Class A, B, or C misdemeanors and released from imprisonment, when the court determines no proper purpose would be served by imposing conditions on release
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An unconditional sentence releases the defendant without any parole or mandatory supervised release conditions and discharges them from any additional obligations tied to the conviction
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When imposing an unconditional sentence for a felony, the court must document its reasons for the decision in the record
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Applies the unconditional sentence option across multiple offense categories: Class 4 felonies (1-3 year imprisonment), Class A misdemeanors (under 1 year), Class B misdemeanors (up to 6 months), and Class C misdemeanors (up to 30 days)
Legislative Description
CD CORR-UNCONDITIONAL SENTENCE
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
3/21/2025