IL HB4903

Expands grounds for revoking pretrial release for felony or Class A misdemeanor defendants to include: being charged with a new felony/Class A misdemeanor while on release, abusing or manipulating the pretrial system causing undue delay, or demonstrating unwillingness to appear in court regardless of conditions imposed

Extends the deadline for revocation hearings from 72 hours to 96 hours after the State files a petition or the court moves for revocation

Increases maximum jail time for pretrial release violations from 30 days to 60 days as a potential sanction

Establishes separate hearing procedures for each revocation ground, requiring the State to prove by clear and convincing evidence that no conditions would address the specific concern (flight risk, system abuse, or preventing new charges)

Requires defendants to be represented by counsel at revocation hearings and given opportunity to present evidence in mitigation