SB3140 increases penalties for violating an order of protection in Illinois.
SB3140 amends the Criminal Code of 2012 to increase penalties for violating an order of protection. The bill raises the penalty for a violation from a misdemeanor to a Class 4 felony. If the defendant has prior convictions for domestic battery or violation of an order of protection, the penalty escalates to a Class 3 felony. The court may also order the defendant to pay a fine or make restitution to the victim. The act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.
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