HB4204 amends Illinois criminal procedure to modify conditions for pretrial release, focusing on safety and flight risk.
HB4204 amends the Illinois Code of Criminal Procedure to adjust the conditions under which pretrial release may be denied. The bill specifies that pretrial release can be denied if the defendant poses a threat to the safety of any person or the community, based on specific facts. It emphasizes that the burden of proof lies with the State to show that no conditions can ensure the defendant's appearance in court, protect public safety, or prevent flight.
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