Skip to Member Names | This resolution was led by the Illinois Coalition for Higher Education in Prisons Freedom to Learn Campaign. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Restore Justice Illinois The Illinois Department of Corrections to post online quarterly reports on the use of isolated confinement. Illinois reliance on lengthy sentences has led to an increasingly older prison population with nearly 1 in 4 people incarcerated in Illinois prisons over the age of 50. We expect the Governor to sign both of Restore Justices bills that passed, in addition to other criminal legal reform bills. Regularly update your resume. Provides for an additional task force member representing the private criminal defense bar. The Task Force will provide recommendations in 2022, but officials would have to then act on those recommendations. Resident Assistant. This point of contact would be tasked with receiving complaints, suggestions, and requests from visitors. .We have [thousands of twitter.com/i/web/status/16106, Principles for Earned Release Sentencing Reform In Illinois, Future Justice Lawyers of Chicago (High School Chapter), Support for HB 3665: The Joe Coleman Medical Release Act, Loyola Report Reveals Undue Punitive Effect of Gun Possession Convictions on Young Black Men in Cook County. HB3512: This would establish the Prisoner Review Board as the authority for setting Mandatory Supervised Release (MSR) conditions. A growing body of medical literature establishes that solitary can cause permanent damage to peoples brains and that virtually everyone who spends extended time in solitary suffers severe, and often long-term, adverse impacts on their mental and physical health. Provides that the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority shall provide administrative and technical support for the task force and are responsible for appointing a chairperson and ensuring the requirements of the task force are met. We are really sorry about your grandson. The Resentencing Task Force will meet no less than 4 times and. HB3447: HB3447 would lead to more expungement of criminal records for low-level drug offenses. Illustration by Vernica Martnez. We want Illinois to reform felony murder so that people are not charged with a murder they did not commit. For Cook, I will share the process provided by the Cook County States Attorney. A: No. Please turn on JavaScript and try again. The Collaboration for Justice of Chicago Appleseed Center for Fair Courts and the Chicago Council of Lawyers, along with a coalition of supporting organizations, have released an open letter to the Illinois Resentencing Task Force urging them to be guided by a set of shared principles for. The Governor's Office (20 ILCS 4100/5) . In order to assess the issues people with incarcerated loved ones are facing, new legislation would require the point of contact to publish an annual public report. disqualifying factors) to make sure you are eligible to serve. 20 ILCS 4095/ Employment and Economic Opportunity for Persons with Disabilities Task Force Act. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Robert Peters, Senate Committee Amendment No. "Illinois needs to pass legislation to provide people with life and long sentences an opportunity for resentencing or parole," said McReynolds. Locked up since the beginning of covid and it is still uncontrollable. This bill will create a Resentencing Task Force to study innovative ways to reduce Illinois's prison population. Currently, when a person is sentenced there are few meaningful opportunities for release. Jeffrey has since started his own successful logistics company. The legislation would not be retroactive. Before indicating your interest in a particular board or Judges are required to add 15, 20, or 25 years to life to prison sentences of people who had firearms during the commission of certain felonies. force and council is complete and accurate. A system that allows for the early release of a person from prison before the end of the sentence, on condition that the person follows specific rules, such as reporting to a parole officer and avoiding prohibited conduct. 4 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Robert Peters, Senate Floor Amendment No. Please upgrade your browser to use TrackBill. Avoid rule violations in prison. It would build on 2019s Youthful Parole Law, which created the first new parole opportunities in Illinois since the state abolished discretionary parole in 1978. We have also included a Guide for Navigating Sentencing Credit in Illinois created by the Illinois Prison Project. HB3767/SB65: This bill limits juvenile detention to cases of teenagers who present a serious threat to the physical safety of person(s) in the community or to secure minors presence in court based on a record of willful failure to appear. Applies retroactively. Working with SB 2129, the legislation ensures the state continues to address mass incarceration and overly punitive sentences. People could petition the Prisoner Review Board for parole consideration after serving 40 years or more. Chicago Appleseed Center for Fair Courts. HB3958 House Floor Amendment 1: This bill would prevent any oral, written, or sign language statement of an accused made as a result of a custodial interrogation conducted at a police station or other place of detention from being admissible as evidence in felony criminal proceedings unless an electronic recording is made. The Governor signed this bill into law on June 17, 2021. Section 15. Restore Justice Illinois hb```jB eaZc}3n%V@T05?d VQca````h`h`h@lia 20\c>$*S4W1ef`Rc`s:]=q9974#vXg8 iEv]qFm *) Illinois Resentencing Task Force Final Meeting Friday, December 9, 2022 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Creates the Resentencing Task Force Act. Communications received in the mailbox will be shared with members of the task force. Replaces everything after the enacting clause. "We must commit to fair, rational, and humane sentencing practices which allow incarcerated people to prepare to re-join their families and communities. vaccines.gov. 5 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Justin Slaughter, Senate Committee Amendment No. Kathy.Saltmarsh@illinois.gov. Individuals serving a term of natural life would not be eligible for sentencing credit. Provides that if any incarcerated person is released on earned discretionary reentry, his or her sentence shall be considered complete after the term of mandatory supervised release. One document.write('' + emailE + '') This initiative is led by the ACLU of Illinois. (HB 4565 Representative Maurice A. Sponsored by Senator Peters and Representative Cassidy, the bill takes effect January 1, 2022. Right now, because the vote is based on a majority of the full PRB, a person seeking parole is penalized if members are absent. Currently, people who have been sentenced to very long prison terms have little chance to earn early release through sentence credits. HB1064 would create an opportunity for people younger than 21 when convicted of first-degree murder or sentenced to a term of natural life imprisonment to be eligible for parole review; people with these specific convictions or sentences did not receive parole consideration under the Youthful Parole Law. There is created the Resentencing Task Force. These principles are a suggested framework for the Task Force's deliberations and its final written report. Below, we recap Restore Justices 2021 legislation and other bills related to the criminal legal system. For Media Inquiries:John Norton, 202-999-4268jnorton@famm.org FAMM's Shaneva McReynolds testifies before Illinois Resentencing Task Force SPRINGFIELD - Dr. Shaneva McReynolds, FAMM Consultant and Advocate, testified today before the Illinois Resentencing Task Force about the importance of providing second chance legislative mechanisms to safely reduce the state's prison population. Let us know how it goes! He had purchased a TV and they would not let him have it. Persons who are currently age 65 or older and have served at least 20 years for a non-sex and non-homicide offense. HB1063, House Amendment 1 (previously SB655): HIV criminalization in Illinois stigmatizes people living with HIV by making legal behavior like consensual sex illegal, or by increasing penalties for minor crimes such as sharing injection drug equipment. 102-0099 to study innovative ways to reduce the prison population in Illinois, according to its statutory mandate. SPRINGFIELDDr. Shaneva McReynolds, FAMM Consultant and Advocate, testified today before theIllinois Resentencing Task Forceabout the importance of providing second chance legislative mechanisms to safely reduce the states prison population. This bill was led by the Illinois HIV Action Alliance. Please note that this meeting will be held by Zoom and will be video recorded. %PDF-1.6 % In 2019, the Collaboration for Justice convened a coalition to examine ways to reduce Illinois population of individuals serving 20+ year sentences in Illinois. FAMM's Shaneva McReynolds testifies before Illinois Resentencing Task Force (Source: P.A. House Bill 3587, which creates the Resentencing Task Force Act to study ways to reduce. Guiding Principles for Earned Release Sentencing Reform in Illinois. For nearly three decades, FAMM has united the voices of affected families, the formerly incarcerated, and a range of stakeholders and advocates to fight for a more fair and effective justice system. He was put on quarantine for 14 days. emailE=('gov.appointments' + '@' + emailE) Q: Can I request that my case be reviewed for resentencing? The Illinois General Assembly offers the Google Translate service for visitor convenience. 20 ILCS 4100/ Resentencing Task Force Act. HB562: This comprehensive gun safety measure would modernize Illinois 53-year-old Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) card law while also requiring background checks on private sales of firearms. It moves Illinois primary from March to June 28, 2022. Public Act 99-069 (HB 2471) made firearm enhancements discretionary for people younger than 18 and established a nine-point framework for setting appropriate sentences, as opposed to mandatory gun enhancements for everyone, regardless of circumstances. This bill would limit the use of solitary confinement in prisons, jails, and immigration facilities by requiring: The United Nations and the World Health Organization have condemned the use of solitary confinement for extended periods of time, and under international standards, more than 15 days in solitary is considered torture. 5 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Robert Peters, Senate Floor Amendment No. Anyone, 6monthsof age and older, is eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Identify and cultivate relationships with people in your family and/or community who could provide positive support and stability to you after incarceration. Illinoiss Truth-in-Sentencing (TIS) law is one of the biggest drivers of over-incarceration. First, you can ask your friends and family to join us in summer legislative meetings. The Illinois Resentencing Task Force is seeking public comment on using resentencing motions to reduce the prison population in Illinois. Governor JB Pritzker signed the following bill into law on July 15; the legislation takes effect immediately. Frequently Asked Questions about the (CCSAO) Resentencing Initiative. If your case is identified for review and consideration of resentencing, you will be given the option to receive legal representation free of charge from a pro bono attorney, law clinic, or other legal aid organization. This resolution is currently pending in the House for a concurrence vote. The review process will include consideration of additional factors, including but not limited to, prior convictions, disciplinary record while incarcerated, programming participation, and record of rehabilitation while incarcerated. In 2015, Illinois made firearm enhancements discretionary for children younger than 18. 7-15-21.) Founded in 1991, FAMM has secured bold sentencing and prison reform across the country while elevating the voices of directly impacted individuals and families. On Thursday, July 15, Governor Pritzker signed House Bill 3587 into law. When he was in St. Clair County they were in an over populated cell with inmates sleeping on floor. 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. The Task Force will submit recommendations to the Governor and General Assembly by July 1, 2022. 1100 H Street NW, Suite 1000 5 House Concurs 113-005-000, Senate Floor Amendment No. Accountability is not the definition of a criminal offense; it is applied to people who are considered accessories or participants in a crime. Some pathways would need to be created, such as automatic review after an individual has served a certain length of time and geriatric release based on age. In 2021, Public Act 102-0099 (HB 3587, Senate Floor Amendment 5) created the Task Force to study innovative ways to reduce Illinois's prison population through resentencing. The Collaboration for Justice of Chicago Appleseed Center for Fair Courts and the Chicago Council of Lawyers, along with a coalition of supporting organizations, have released an open letter to the Illinois Resentencing Task Force urging them to be guided by a set of shared principles for. Centralia correctional facility is worse than a 3rd world country inhumane treatment lack of dental for over 1 1/2 years. . Could go on and on. This negotiated legislation passed the Senate unanimously and was chief co-sponsored in the House by Representatives Barbara Flynn Currie, Scott Drury, Ron Sandack, and Ed Sullivan. These same staff members may be directly involved in the issue. document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 2020 Restore Justice Illinois. After years of experience and success for those under 18, HB 2989 would expand the nine-point framework and discretionary firearm enhancements to 18, 19, and 20 year olds. Please note that we cannot guarantee responses to individual requests at this time. It will allow states attorneys to revest sentences, potentially making them shorter, if the original sentence no longer advances the interests of justice. Kathy.Saltmarsh@illinois.gov. The Illinois Resentencing Task Force was established by P.L. If you have a question, suggestion, or technical problem to 145 0 obj <> endobj illinois.gov. These principles are a suggested framework for the Task Force's deliberations and its final written report. Crime victims in any case being considered for resentencing will have an opportunity to address the CCSAO and the court as part of any resentencing consideration and proceeding. Find your nearest vaccination location at vaccines.gov. SB1976 would give families someone to call who can investigate complaints and attempt to resolve issues. 4 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-8 (b-1) this amendment will remain in the Committee on Assignments. HB3235: HB3235 would require the Illinois Department of Corrections to provide people with information about IDs, voting, jobs, housing resources, and more at least 45 days before a person is going to leave prison. Section 10. View all Boards and Commissions. The Illinois Sentencing Policy Advisory Council (SPAC) will support the task force, and the Task Force will submit recommendations to the General Assembly and Governors Office by July 1, 2022. Persons who have served at least 10 years of a sentence for a drug-related offense. The task force will consider ways for incarcerated people, state's attorneys, the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC), and judges to file resentencing motions to allow second looks for people who previously received long sentences. This would change that to children 13 and older.) HJR27: It will create a task force to assess barriers and opportunities to higher education in prison (HEP) in Illinois. 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