SB3136 amends Illinois criminal law to outline conditions for denying pretrial release.
SB3136 amends the Illinois Code of Criminal Procedure to specify when a court may deny pretrial release. The court may deny release if the defendant poses a threat to safety or is likely to flee prosecution. Specific offenses and circumstances are listed, including firearm-related crimes, domestic violence, and hate crimes. Non-citizens without legal visas charged with certain offenses are ineligible for release. The defendant has rights to counsel, to present evidence, and to appeal denial of release.
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