Illinois SB1656 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to modify rules for pretrial release revocation.

Illinois SB1656 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to change the rules for pretrial release revocation. It specifies that pretrial release cannot be revoked if the defendant is charged with a Class B or C misdemeanor, petty or business offense, or ordinance violation during their pretrial release. Instead, the court may impose sanctions. The court must ensure the defendant's appearance for later hearings or prevent them from being charged with a subsequent criminal offense. The defendant may be held in custody pending transfer to the court where the previous matter is pending.

Illinois SB1656 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to modify rules for pretrial release revocation.

Illinois SB1656 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to change the rules for pretrial release revocation. It specifies that pretrial release cannot be revoked if the defendant is charged with a Class B or C misdemeanor, petty or business offense, or ordinance violation during their pretrial release. Instead, the court may impose sanctions. The court must ensure the defendant's appearance for later hearings or prevent them from being charged with a subsequent criminal offense. The defendant may be held in custody pending transfer to the court where the previous matter is pending.