Allows convicted felons under 21 at the time of offense to file successive post-conviction petitions without demonstrating cause.

Illinois SB0248 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to allow individuals convicted of a felony before age 21 to file successive post-conviction petitions without demonstrating cause. This change applies to petitions claiming sentence violations under the Illinois Constitution. The bill also sets a 6-month limit for filing post-conviction petitions after U.S. Supreme Court proceedings, unless the petitioner shows the delay was not due to their negligence. The act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

Allows convicted felons under 21 at the time of offense to file successive post-conviction petitions without demonstrating cause.

Illinois SB0248 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to allow individuals convicted of a felony before age 21 to file successive post-conviction petitions without demonstrating cause. This change applies to petitions claiming sentence violations under the Illinois Constitution. The bill also sets a 6-month limit for filing post-conviction petitions after U.S. Supreme Court proceedings, unless the petitioner shows the delay was not due to their negligence. The act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.