Illinois HB4002 amends criminal procedure to require citations instead of arrests for non-violent offenses.
HB4002 changes Illinois criminal procedure by requiring law enforcement to issue citations instead of arresting individuals for offenses that are not felonies or Class A or B misdemeanors, unless specific conditions are met. These conditions include the accused posing a threat to the community, the criminal activity persisting after a citation, or the accused having an obvious medical or mental health issue. The bill also mandates that defense counsel be given adequate opportunity to confer with the defendant before any hearing.
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