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Introduced In Senate

IMPLEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE RESENTENCING TASK FORCE – SB 2256

Senate Sponsor: Senator Robert Peters

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Bill overview

SB 2256 would create a process for a person to petition the court for a review of their sentence after serving 10 years. It would be applied prospectively and retroactively.

  • A judge would determine if the person is eligible for a sentence review, and would appoint counsel if needed.
  • The state’s attorney would notify the victims, including notice of available restorative justice programs and the opportunity to testify during the hearing.
  • At the sentencing hearing, the court would consider mitigating factors.
  • The Sentencing Policy Advisory Council would receive copies of the petitions and final orders to report on the impact of resentencing motions.

BACKGROUND

The bipartisan Illinois Resentencing Task Force, a legislative task force staffed by the Sentencing Policy Advisory Council, recommends retroactive sentencing reform to address inequities and allow people serving long sentences to petition for a sentence review.

Retroactive resentencing means incarcerated people who currently have no meaningful way to earn early release would have the opportunity to petition for another look at their sentences.

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Restore Justice focuses on sentencing, prison conditions and practices, and pathways to release.

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