Reinstates the death penalty in Illinois, outlines criteria for its application, and establishes the Capital Litigation Trust Fund.

The bill reinstates the death penalty in Illinois, allowing it for specific crimes such as murder of peace officers or emergency personnel. It outlines criteria for applying the death penalty, including the murder of individuals in the course of their duties. The bill also establishes the Capital Litigation Trust Fund to provide financial support for the prosecution and defense of capital cases and post-conviction proceedings. It details the process for requesting and certifying compensation and expenses for court-appointed counsel and other legal services.

Reinstates the death penalty in Illinois, outlines criteria for its application, and establishes the Capital Litigation Trust Fund.

The bill reinstates the death penalty in Illinois, allowing it for specific crimes such as murder of peace officers or emergency personnel. It outlines criteria for applying the death penalty, including the murder of individuals in the course of their duties. The bill also establishes the Capital Litigation Trust Fund to provide financial support for the prosecution and defense of capital cases and post-conviction proceedings. It details the process for requesting and certifying compensation and expenses for court-appointed counsel and other legal services.