Illinois SB2379 strengthens penalties for violations of protective orders.

Illinois SB2379 enhances penalties for violations of protective orders, including domestic violence orders and civil no contact orders. The bill encourages courts to impose a minimum penalty of 48 hours imprisonment for a first violation and 96 hours for subsequent violations. It also allows courts to consider previous violations when setting penalties. The bill ensures that prosecution for a violation of a protective order does not bar concurrent prosecution for other crimes.

Illinois SB2379 strengthens penalties for violations of protective orders.

Illinois SB2379 enhances penalties for violations of protective orders, including domestic violence orders and civil no contact orders. The bill encourages courts to impose a minimum penalty of 48 hours imprisonment for a first violation and 96 hours for subsequent violations. It also allows courts to consider previous violations when setting penalties. The bill ensures that prosecution for a violation of a protective order does not bar concurrent prosecution for other crimes.