Increases penalties for violating an order of protection in Illinois.
The bill amends the Criminal Code of 2012 to increase penalties for violating an order of protection. It raises the offense from a misdemeanor to a Class 4 felony. For repeat offenders, the offense is a Class 3 felony. The court may impose a minimum penalty of 24 hours imprisonment for a second or subsequent violation unless it finds a higher penalty would be unjust. The bill also allows for fines and restitution to the victim.
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