Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for EO2215

Contains a preamble concerning COVID-19 and other matters. Pursuant to the Illinois Constitution and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act and consistent with the powers in public health laws, orders the following, effective June 24, 2022. Specified provisions of Executive Order 2020-24 are reissued and extended through July 24, 2022. Executive Order 2020-24 is further amended to provide: During the duration of and for no more than 30 days following the termination of the Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamations, the statutory provisions of Section 104-17(b) of the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 are suspended, in part, to the extent they require the Department of Human Services (DHS) to notify county jails of the placement location of a defendant within 20 days of the dispatch of a remand order; however, admissions are to continue and to be prioritized by DHS. Prioritization criteria are to include, but are not limited to, the following patient criteria: (i) dangerousness to self or others, (ii) acute mental health needs, (iii) likelihood of decompensation while in jail, and (iv) length of time waiting for a DHS admission. DHS Forensic Treatment Programs are directed to work closely with county sheriffs and other partners to ensure the safety of the persons who would be transferred to DHS Forensic Treatment Programs, as well as the county jails and the DHS facilities. Provides that the provisions of this Executive Order are severable.

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