HB5199

HB5199 revises Illinois pretrial detention laws, focusing on criteria for denying release and the process for hearings.

HB5199 amends the Illinois Code of Criminal Procedure to detail conditions under which a defendant may be denied pretrial release. The State must file a verified petition to deny release, which the court must consider within specific timeframes. The court may deny release if the defendant poses a threat to safety or is likely to flee. Factors considered include the nature of the charged offense, the defendant's criminal history, and the risk to the community. Defendants have rights to counsel, to present evidence, and to appeal denials of release.