HR0020 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Because of the crimes committed against them, victims often suffer financial losses, in addition to emotional distress and physical injury; and

WHEREAS, Court costs and fees can amount to sums high enough that the defendant has no money left to pay restitution to the victim; and

WHEREAS, Victims can sometimes be overlooked in the court system that is meant to protect them; and

WHEREAS, Ensuring that victims receive full restitution would ease the burden caused by the crime committed against them; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we urge restitution to be paid to the victim before any court or law imposed cost, fine, fee, assessment, or other payment by the defendant is paid; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the Clerk of Court in each county of the State of Illinois.