IllinoisCourts could revoke pretrial release after any new charge
People released before trial could face a court hearing on revocation if they are charged with any new offense allegedly committed while on release.
What it does
A court may revoke release after a person is charged with any new offense allegedly committed while on release, regardless of the charge's classification or where it occurred.
Argument forCourts could consider taking release away after any new charge during release, which may help address concerns about repeated alleged offenses.
Argument againstPeople on release for any offense could face revocation after a new charge of any classification, which may make it harder to stay out of custody before trial.
More detail
A court may revoke a person's pretrial release after they are charged with a new offense alleged to have happened while they were on release. This applies to a person previously granted pretrial release for any offense and to a new charge alleging conduct during that release, inside or outside Illinois. The court must hold a hearing on its own motion or after the State files a verified petition. The alleged new offense must have occurred during the person's pretrial release.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 23Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Adam M. NiemergLatest
- Feb 10Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie
- Feb 6Referred to Rules Committee
- Feb 6First ReadingMinor
- Feb 3Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dennis Tipsword
- Feb 3Added Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello
- Feb 3Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Windhorst
- Feb 3Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel J. Ugaste
- Feb 3Filed with the Clerk by Rep. David FriessIntroduced
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