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Synopsis As Introduced Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning prisoner records maintained by the Department of Corrections.
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that in counties of more than 3,000,000 inhabitants, the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court shall be responsible for establishing procedures for the Circuit Court Judges under his or her authority to order pretrial and sentenced inmates into an electronic monitoring program run by the supervising authority. Provides that the judge currently presiding over the defendant's case shall make determinations of eligibility for and order transfer of inmates to such electronic monitoring program. Provides that the rules of eligibility and guidelines for determining non-compliance, as well as penalties for non-compliance, shall also be the responsibility of the Circuit Court. Provides that the supervising authority shall run the day to day monitoring operations and inform the Circuit Court as to the progress of detainees on the electronic monitoring program. Provides that the Chief Judge shall be responsible for coordinating with the county board, the supervising authority, and any other applicable authorities to ensure that the electronic monitoring program is being utilized by the Circuit Court to relieve overcrowding at the county jail. Effective immediately.
Fiscal Note, House Floor Amendment No. 3 (Dept of Corrections)
Corrections Population Impact: None; Fiscal Impact: None; Fiscal Implications: None.
Correctional Note, House Floor Amendment No. 3 (Dept of Corrections)
Corrections Population Impact: None; Fiscal Impact: None; Fiscal Implications: None.
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