Illinois HB3425 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to allow courts to deny pretrial release to defendants charged with serious offenses if their.

HB3425 modifies the Code of Criminal Procedure to enable courts to deny pretrial release to defendants charged with specific serious offenses if their release poses a real and present threat to public safety. The court must hold a hearing upon verified petition by the State and consider various factors, including the defendant's criminal history, the nature of the charged offense, and the risk of flight. The defendant has the right to be represented by counsel and to present evidence. The court must make written findings if it denies pretrial release.

Illinois HB3425 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to allow courts to deny pretrial release to defendants charged with serious offenses if their.

HB3425 modifies the Code of Criminal Procedure to enable courts to deny pretrial release to defendants charged with specific serious offenses if their release poses a real and present threat to public safety. The court must hold a hearing upon verified petition by the State and consider various factors, including the defendant's criminal history, the nature of the charged offense, and the risk of flight. The defendant has the right to be represented by counsel and to present evidence. The court must make written findings if it denies pretrial release.