HB4902

Illinois HB4902 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to revise the conditions under which a defendant can be denied pretrial release.

Illinois HB4902 modifies the Code of Criminal Procedure to establish new criteria for denying pretrial release to defendants. The bill outlines specific circumstances under which the State can petition the court to deny release, including when the defendant poses a real and present threat to the safety of any person or the community. It also details the factors the court must consider in making its decision, such as the nature of the charged offense, the defendant's criminal history, and the potential threat to victims or witnesses.