HB5271

Illinois HB5271 modifies the Code of Criminal Procedure to allow victims with intellectual or developmental disabilities to testify outside the.

Illinois HB5271 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 to allow victims with moderate, severe, or profound intellectual disabilities or developmental disabilities to testify outside the courtroom via closed-circuit television. This change applies to cases involving criminal sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual assault, and other specified offenses. The court must determine that the victim will suffer severe emotional distress if they testify in the courtroom.