Illinois HB4906 amends criminal procedure to revise pretrial detention rules.
HB4906 modifies Illinois law to allow pretrial detention if a defendant poses a threat to safety or is likely to flee. The State must petition the court for detention, which must hold a hearing. Detention is allowed if the defendant is charged with certain violent offenses and poses a threat, or has abused the pretrial release system. The defendant can petition for reconsideration of detention. The State must present new facts if filing a second detention petition. The court must state reasons for denying release and for compelling a complaining witness to testify.
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