Illinois HB4275 modifies the Code of Criminal Procedure to allow pretrial detention hearings for defendants charged with certain offenses.
HB4275 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 to allow the court to hold a hearing and potentially deny pretrial release if the defendant is charged with specific offenses and poses a threat to public safety. The State must file a verified petition stating the grounds for denying release. The court must consider various factors, including the defendant's criminal history and likelihood of flight. The defendant has rights to legal representation, to present evidence, and to appeal any detention order.
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