If you are interested in our family group, please email our Outreach Director, Julie Anderson, at janderson@restorejustice.org. With the start of the New Year always comes a new set of laws to obey. Under this measure, the Illinois State Police could remove guns from people with revoked FOID cards, including from those who are deemed to be a threat to themselves or the public, and it would create new incentives to get FOID applicants to voluntarily submit fingerprints. Two years of living through a pandemic has thrown into sharp relief how important it is to protect one's mental health. People in visiting rooms must rely on staff at a particular facility to address conflicts or concerns with facility staff. New Illinois laws in 2023 include the SAFE-T Act, Worker's Rights Amendment, improvements to health care and food access, and more. McClure, who shot the homeowner, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 20 years. While Senate Bill 687 was scheduled to take effect in the new year, it no longer will - but it's still worth mentioning because it's an issue that will surely continue to come up in 2021. This passed through the House, but has not yet passed through the Senate. But a bill in Springfield (SB2333) is working to bring it back, providing parole hearings for inmates whove served at least 20 years in prison with. Q: Will victims be notified if a case is being considered for resentencing? Under this measure, people with drug convictions could seek assistance through TANF. Identify and cultivate relationships with people in your family and/or community who could provide positive support and stability to you after incarceration. My son was re committed back into idoc on a parole violation he has a three year to life parole, what laws are in place that tell me how to determine his new sentence, he went to the parole hearing and his parole got revoked but wasnt given a new sentence or out date hows that ??? Led by the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless, Heartland Alliance, and Shriver Center on Poverty Law. Parole Illinois representatives from the Chicago area also spoke at the news conference before leaving on buses to travel downstate to a rally Wednesday in Springfield at the Illinois State Capitol building, along with state lawmakers. Could go on and on. When a loved one passes, families already have enough to worry about, from funeral services to estates and more. This initiative was led by the Cook County States Attorneys office. Initiative led by the Juvenile Justice Initiative. Hello, I am sorry to hear about your husbands situation. SB64: This legislation removes barriers to restorative justice practices by establishing a privilege for communications made during restorative justice proceedings. Are you asking about the Resentencing Task Force? To better protect survivors, this law allows anyone to file for a protective order at any time by email or online in addition to the in-person option. Defendants in felony cases are subject to special rules for their criminal sentence. Calling herself an advocate for the voiceless, Jones spoke at length about the steps her partner has made to better his life, like earning multiple masters degrees and certificates and inspiring her to go to college. HB1064, House Floor Amendment 1 (previously HB1821): This bill would bring Illinois into line with the majority of states. Led by the Gun Violence Prevention-PAC Illinois and a coalition of gun safety organizations. The Chicago native spoke about reconnecting with a man hed grown up with while making an appearance at Stateville prison for his nonprofit Imagine Justices Rebirth of Sound program, which teaches inmates music production, songwriting and audio engineering. Under this measure, crime victims are allowed to submit statements to the Prisoner Review Board. Nearly 300 new laws are set to take effect on January 1, 2022, covering a range of issues big. Please note this is not an application for resentencing, as the resentencing law is not effective until January 1, 2022, and the CCSAO is not actively reviewing requests for resentencing. Let us know how it goes! Before the laws passage, Ms. Connors said, the department began high-level internal meetings to begin planning for the implementation of this major overhaul. She added: We have been proactive in applying the spirit of the law.. Governor JB Pritzker signed the following bill into law on July 15; the legislation takes effect immediately. If he does nothing, it becomes law anyway; if he vetoes it, the Legislature can override the veto with a three-fifths majority and make the bill law. It provides that resentencing shall not reopen the defendants conviction to challenges that would otherwise be barred. Lorraine McEvilley, the director of the Parole Revocation Defense Unit at the Legal Aid Society, said in a statement that the department is simply violating the spirit and explicit intention of this transformative law by refusing to hold these release hearings for everyone in its custody.. This bill was led by the Illinois HIV Action Alliance. Here's a look at some of the most interesting laws set to go into effect. He contends a new parole statute (730 ILCS 5/54.5-115 (West - 2020)), which affords defendant an opportunity to obtain parole, and the dayfor-day good - . of Corrections and Rehabilitation could save at least $56 million annually in incarceration-related costs under the new law. It moves Illinois primary from March to June 28, 2022. If signed into law by the Governor (which we expect), it would create a statewide point of contact for the Illinois Department Of Corrections (IDOC). The. There is currently no application process for cases to be resentenced. Ive met some of the most enlightened and inspiring people in prison. Indicates that a Newsmaker/Newsmakers was/were physically present to report the article from some/all of the location(s) it concerns. This law prohibits people convicted of felony animal abuse offenses, like torture or animal fighting, from owning animals or living in a home with them. Julie can also make sure your husband receives our newsletter with court and legislative updates. He is incarcerated in Robinson Correctional Facility. This alone will cause an inmate psychosis. Another law, HB 4271, requires state-regulated private insurance to cover medically necessary breast reduction surgery. Note: this digital form is not a request for resentencing, but will be part of a list for possible future review by the CCSAO. When he was in St. Clair County they were in an over populated cell with inmates sleeping on floor. Casinos, horse tracks, sports leagues battle over rules for sports betting in Illinois, Illinois begins issuing driver's licenses that comply with federal Real ID law, Poll shows broad support for graduated state income tax pushed by Gov. In conformity with the Rights of Crime Victims and Witnesses Act and as part of its evaluation process, the CCSAO will make every effort to contact impacted crime victims and provide notice of any upcoming court proceedings. Because it never truly talked about reform.. In six other states, no one is serving these sentences. The so-called Less Is More Act took effect this week, but lawyers for dozens being detained for parole violations said in a court filing that the state corrections department was disregarding parts of it. Judges would be required to consider: 1) The persons age, impetuosity, and level of maturity at the time of the offense, including the ability to consider risks and consequences of behavior, and the presence of cognitive or developmental disability, or both, if any; 2) whether the person was subjected to outside pressure, including peer pressure, familial pressure, or negative influences; 3) the persons family, home environment, educational and social background, including any history of parental neglect, physical abuse, or other childhood trauma; 4) the persons potential for rehabilitation or evidence of rehabilitation, or both; 5) the circumstances of the offense; 6) the persons degree of participation and specific role in the offense, including the level of planning by the defendant before the offense; 7) whether the person was able to meaningfully participate in his or her defense; 8) the persons prior juvenile or criminal history; and 9) any other information the court finds relevant and reliable, including an expression of remorse, if appropriate. If you were convicted under this theory and are comfortable sharing your story, please send us a letter with any information you have access to (information about your case, , your life before and in prison, a photo of you, etc.) If you would like to submit information for future consideration for resentencing, please use the digital form. Running a lemonade stand is a rite of passage for many kids. Persons who have served at least 10 years of a sentence for a drug-related offense. Supporters, including Chance the Rapper and Common, held a news conference Wednesday. The law requires that a prompt hearing be held after someone is detained on a parole violation to determine whether they should be released. The measure makes Illinois the second state in the U.S. to limit prescription insulin co-pays. But lawyers for dozens of people detained in New York City say that state corrections officials have been sluggish in planning for and implementing the far-reaching changes, which went into effect this week. The law, effective June 1, will allow people who commit a crime before turning 21 to petition the Illinois Prisoner Review Board for parole, which will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. "Removing that, it gives a kid the opportunity to believe that they're worth what they are. One of the most comprehensive, and likely the most contentious, laws to be signed into law this year was the Illinois SAFE-T Act, a massive criminal justice reform legislative package updating rules governing jail time while awaiting trial and the use of force by police. If the legislature passes any modifications to the law, the Governor will review them.. The amendment alone would not have set the rates, just allowed for the graduated structure, while SB 687 would have set rates ranging from 4.75% on those earning less than $250,000 a year to as high as 7.99% on individuals earning more than $750,000 or couples earning more than $1 million annually. To contact Natalie with questions or concerns, email Natalie.Mason@illinois.gov or call 217-558-2200 ext. J.B. Pritzker in Chicago on March 22, 2019. Illinois, what are we doing? Common said. Senate Bill 667 caps out-of-pocket insulin costs at $100 per month for all patients using a state-regulated insurance plan. The Task Force will consider ways for incarcerated people, states attorneys, the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC), and judges to file resentencing motions to allow someone who previously received a long sentence to be released. The greatest controversy in the SAFE-T Act is the key provision for ending cash bail, which advocates said causes poor people to sit in jail because they can't make bail, even on minor charges, while affluent people can pay for their pre-trial release, even for more serious crimes. Common and Chance the Rapper spoke at the news conference about meeting Chicago inmates and the impact it had on them. Everybody deserves a second chance, but especially our youth, said Parkhurst, a former Kankakee County assistant public defender who handled juvenile cases. During the campaign, Pritzker promised to create an Office of Criminal Justice Reform and Economic Opportunity under Strattons supervision. Thats because the missing six members count in the total.) HB 2989 would apply that framework to people ages 18 to 20. Can you please contact me and let me know what I need to do to get his sentence lowered?