SB0111 amends Illinois criminal procedure to allow pretrial detention if a defendant poses a threat to safety.

Illinois SB0111 modifies the Code of Criminal Procedure to allow pretrial detention if a defendant poses a threat to safety. The State can petition for detention if the defendant is charged with certain felonies or misdemeanors and poses a threat to safety. The court must hold a hearing and consider factors like the defendant's criminal history and risk of flight. Victims must be notified and can seek protective orders. The defendant has rights to counsel and to present evidence. The court must provide reasons for compelling a witness to testify.

SB0111 amends Illinois criminal procedure to allow pretrial detention if a defendant poses a threat to safety.

Illinois SB0111 modifies the Code of Criminal Procedure to allow pretrial detention if a defendant poses a threat to safety. The State can petition for detention if the defendant is charged with certain felonies or misdemeanors and poses a threat to safety. The court must hold a hearing and consider factors like the defendant's criminal history and risk of flight. Victims must be notified and can seek protective orders. The defendant has rights to counsel and to present evidence. The court must provide reasons for compelling a witness to testify.