Incentivizing people to participate in restorative programming is one of the safest ways to reduce the prison population and prepare people to return to society. It looks like your browser does not have JavaScript enabled. Get Involved&Donate. This bill will prevent anything said or done during or in preparation for a restorative justice practice from being referred to, used, or admitted in any civil, criminal, juvenile, or administrative proceeding, unless privilege is waived. 3 Referred to Assignments, Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 20, 2021, Senate Committee Amendment No. Identify and cultivate relationships with people in your family and/or community who could provide positive support and stability to you after incarceration. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Restore Justice Illinois 20 ILCS 4100/ Resentencing Task Force Act. Provides that the members of the task force shall serve without compensation. Under this measure, crime victims are allowed to submit statements to the Prisoner Review Board. 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. These same staff members may be directly involved in the issue. This resolution was led by the Illinois Coalition for Higher Education in Prisons Freedom to Learn Campaign. SB64: This legislation removes barriers to restorative justice practices by establishing a privilege for communications made during restorative justice proceedings. In this role, her portfolio includes leading the Justice, Equity and Opportunity Initiative, and chairing the Illinois Council on Women and Girls, the Governor's Rural Affairs Council, the Military Economic Development Council and the Illinois River Coordinating Council. If you have a question, suggestion, or technical problem to It would raise the age at which a child can be held in detention. Q: Can I request that my case be reviewed for resentencing? HB3447: HB3447 would lead to more expungement of criminal records for low-level drug offenses. Acknowledging young people are different, Governor Rauner signed HB 2471 into law in 2015. 181 0 obj <>stream Find your nearest vaccination location at SPAC | Resentencing Taskforce Meeting - 1st Meeting error Anyone, 5 years of age and older, is eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Members of the Public may join the meeting via call-in: +1 312 626 6799 Meeting ID: 818 3364 2609 Passcode: 357514 Additionally, if you wish to mail documents to the CCSAO, please direct mail to 69 W. Washington Suite 3200, Attn: Resentencing Initiative, Chicago, IL, 60602. This passed through the House, but has not yet passed through the Senate. 4 (a) The Resentencing Task Force shall consist of the : 5: following members: 6 (1) a member of the House of Representatives appointed : 7 by the Speaker of the House; 8 endstream endobj startxref hb```jB eaZc}3n%V@T05?d VQca````h`h`h@lia 20\c>$*S4W1ef`Rc`s:]=q9974#vXg8 iEv]qFm *) 1 Recommends Be Adopted Judiciary - Criminal Committee; 019-000-000, Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate, House Floor Amendment No. Senate Floor Amendment No. Hello MS. Rivera, My Name is Margo Muldrow, and my nephew is in Illinois River and has been for years since 2014 he was convicted of robbery and some other things no one was injured or hurt, and he was given the harshest sentence Im trying to see if he is eligible for the resentencing act. 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. We also host Advocacy Trainings, which help loved ones learn to advance change in Springfield. teamMember.name : teamMember.email | nl2br | trustHTML }}, Senate Floor Amendment No. This Act may be cited as the Resentencing Task Force Act. HB3564: This would create the Anthony Gay Law, also known as the Isolated Confinement Restriction Act. The Task Force will meet at least four times and release its recommendations by July 1, 2022. HB 3587: Creates a Resentencing Task Force Act to study the ways in which the state can reduce its prison population. It will allow state's attorneys to revest sentences, potentially making them shorter, if the original sentence no longer advances the interests of justice. However, if the person, on the advice of counsel chooses not to make a statement, the court shall not consider a lack of an expression of remorse as an aggravating factor. Additionally, at this time, the CCSAO is not considering individual requests for resentencing, as the office is prioritizing the review of cases from its internal identification process based on the criteria listed above. 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. 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 earned release sentencing reform in Illinois. HB1064 would abolish life without parole for most people 20 and younger in Illinois. "Illinois needs to pass legislation to provide people with life and long sentences an opportunity for resentencing or parole," said McReynolds. The Resentencing Task Force will meet no less than 4 times and. If you or a family member mail stories or information to Restore Justice, please send them to Alissa Rivera and include accountability on the envelope. HB3587, Senate Floor Amendment 5: This bill creates the Resentencing Task Force to study innovative ways to reduce Illinoiss prison population through resentencing. Judges could still choose to apply the enhancements. The trailer bill applies entirely to policing. Stanford, California, United States. Working in concert with Public Act 102-0102 (SB2129), the new laws will aid the state in its efforts to continue to address mass incarceration and overly punitive sentences. Illinoiss Truth-in-Sentencing (TIS) law is one of the biggest drivers of over-incarceration. Right now, 25 states prohibit life without parole sentences for people younger than 18. For those, application of the Principles would result in broadening access by simplifying paperwork, streamlining the process, and providing a right to counsel. We would love for people to meet with their state representatives and state senators. Working with SB 2129, the legislation ensures the state continues to address mass incarceration and overly punitive sentences. During the first three years of implementation, people older than 50 would have been prioritized for parole. We applaud Governor JB Pritzker for moving Illinois closer to retroactive sentencing reform. Creates the Resentencing Task Force Act. We agree about the need for a more proactive approach. This bill will create a Resentencing Task Force to study innovative ways to reduce Illinois's prison population. Hello, If your nephew was sentenced in a county other than Cook, contact the states attorney in that county. HB803: This would require the Prisoner Review Board (PRB) to make decisions based on the vote of a majority of members present at a hearing, rather than a majority of total members. Read our full letter here. Q: Will victims be notified if a case is being considered for resentencing? Resentencing Taskforce Meeting - 1st Meeting Scheduled: February 04, 2022 We will meet via Zoom from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. this Friday, February 4th. The Illinois Resentencing Task Force was established by P.L. 3 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-8 (b-1) this amendment will remain in the Committee on Assignments. Provides for 3 task force members who are retired judges (rather than one). Task Force Members. Please turn on JavaScript and try again. of Executive Appointments regularly updates the listings below 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. Second, we are collecting and sharing the stories of people sentenced under the Theory of Accountability. 4 Referred to Assignments, Senate Floor Amendment No. Communications received in the mailbox will be shared with members of the task force. Title: Resentencing Task Force: Contact Name: Illinois Sentencing Policy Advisory Council: Function: The task force shall study innovative ways to reduce the prison population in Illinois from initiations of resentencing motions filed by incarcerated individuals, State's Attorneys, the Illinois Department of Corrections and the judicial branch. Recently last week my grandson tested positive for Covid. 5 Referred to Assignments, Senate Floor Amendment No. This passed through the House but not the Senate. While the prison population has been falling steadily since 2012, 39,878 people were in the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) in 2018 a 158% increase since 1983 and today, 27,245 people (as of November 30, 2021) are imprisoned by the state. When he was in St. Clair County they were in an over populated cell with inmates sleeping on floor. Please note that this meeting will be held by Zoom and will be video recorded. Provides for an additional task force member representing the private criminal defense bar. HB88: HB88 would revoke the state law that prevents people with drug convictions from being eligible for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. 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. Education, Special Knowledge/Experience, Political Affiliation TrackBill does not support browsers with JavaScript disabled and some functionality may be missing, please follow these steps to enable it. Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Victims will be given the rights outlined in the Rights of Crime Victims and Witnesses Act. The General Assembly will convene again for the Veto Session in October. Where is the accountability in regards to this situation? it is strange how the Corrections is facing this dilemma all over the state. SB825: This bill is the Voting Rights omnibus bill that would bring a number of changes to the election code so voting is more accessible, including allowing voters to opt-in to permanent vote by mail status to receive mail-in ballots for every subsequent election in which they are eligible to participate. 20 ILCS 4101/ College Course Materials Affordability and Equitable Access Collaborative Study Act. Provides that the task force shall study innovative ways to reduce the prison population in Illinois from initiations of resentencing motions filed by State's Attorneys, the Illinois Department of Corrections and the judicial branch. Sep 2021 - Jun 202210 months. 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. or Geographic Location. These principles are a suggested framework for the Task Force's deliberations and its final written report. 2 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a), Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 5, Senate Floor Amendment No. To whom it may concern He has made a point of hiring many returning citizens so they can more quickly become productive members of their community. Julie can also make sure your husband receives our newsletter with court and legislative updates. The Illinois Resentencing Task Force is seeking public comment on using resentencing motions to reduce the prison population in Illinois. SB2123/HB3594: The Restorative Sentencing Act would allow people sentenced under Truth in Sentencing (before 1998) laws to receive up to five years of sentence credit for good conduct, participation in certain programs, and educational credit. 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. FAMM 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. This would change that to children 13 and older.) This initiative was led by the Cook County States Attorneys office. All Rights Reserved. Many boards and commissions have specific membership eligibility requirements set by law, executive order, or other enacting language. West, II). We expect the Governor to sign both of Restore Justices bills that passed, in addition to other criminal legal reform bills. 145 0 obj <> endobj document.getElementById( "ak_js_4" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); HB 1064: Abolish Life Without Parole for Children and Emerging Adults, HB 3564: Restrict the Use of Solitary Confinement, SB 2123/HB 3594: Restorative Sentencing Act, saoresentencinginitiative@cookcountyil.gov. Kathy.Saltmarsh@illinois.gov. The task force shall study innovative ways to reduce the prison population in Illinois from initiations of resentencing motions filed by incarcerated individuals, State's Attorneys, the Illinois Department of Corrections and the judicial branch. 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. to ensure the electronic file for every board, commission, task Visitors of the Illinois General Assembly website are encouraged to use other translation services available on the internet. (Source: P.A. Persons who have served at least 10 years for a theft/robbery/burglary offense. HB 2989 would apply that framework to people ages 18 to 20. @ This alone will cause an inmate psychosis. This bill passed through the House. In fact, the person need not have even been present. .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. Boards and Commissions Detail | document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Submit your email address to be notified of crucial legislative action items, fundraisers, and news about our progress. In six other states, no one is serving these sentences. . Creates the Resentencing Task Force Act. Your advice was quite helpful. Senate Bill 2129 allows the state's attorney of a county to petition for resentencing of an offender "if the original sentence no longer advances the interests of justice." House Bill 3587 creates a Resentencing Task Force to study ways to reduce Illinois' prison population through the resentencing of offenders. JB Pritzker signed four bills into law Thursday that implement some criminal justice reforms, notably one with the goal of preventing false confessions. Resentencing by the original judge or a new judge on a motion by the defendant; Resentencing by the original judge or a new judge on a motion by the States Attorney; Resentencing by the original judge on the judges own motion; Creation of a new sentencing review court that automatically and regularly reviews the terms of individuals incarcerated over a certain length of time; and/or. gov.appointments For Media Inquiries:John Norton,202-999-4268jnorton@famm.org. 3 Section 15. Kathy.Saltmarsh@illinois.gov. Please note that we cannot guarantee responses to individual requests at this time. Purpose HB3587/Public Act 102-0099 created the Resentencing Task Force to study innovative ways to reduce Illinois's prison population. Appointed by the Illinois Sentencing Policy Advisory Council, Statewide Agency representing State's Attorneys, Organization that advocates for sentencing reform, Organization that advocates for victims' rights. We are really sorry about your grandson. Resentencing Task Force; creation. The Illinois General Assembly offers the Google Translate service for visitor convenience. Illinois Resentencing Task Force Regular Meeting Friday, April 29, 2022 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. The task force. This passed through the House but not the Senate. These principles include, among other things, that the factors in determining eligibility for release should focus on a persons actions since sentencing, not the nature of their conviction, that multiple avenues for release should be available, and that these processes should be as simple and accessible as possible. Phone privileges every other day. 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. The Task Force will meet at least four times and release its recommendations by July 1, 2022. 4 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-8 (b-1) this amendment will remain in the Committee on Assignments. A: Yes. 1 Postponed - Criminal Law, Senate Committee Amendment No. First, you can ask your friends and family to join us in summer legislative meetings. This report could be used by legislators to fix problems. As of mid-June, legislators concluded business for this years regular session. they cannot purchase warm clothing. may contain minor errors and/or omissions. 166 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<64F970497F407D45BDC6171E83DFAB59><2DDB4AC4438B734DA5A97F05B837925F>]/Index[145 37]/Info 144 0 R/Length 102/Prev 460262/Root 146 0 R/Size 182/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream HB1064, House Floor Amendment 1 (previously HB1821): This bill would bring Illinois into line with the majority of states. Section 15. For those, we urge the Resentencing Task Force to examine the best decision-maker for the review process, taking account principles of non-discrimination, adequate training, and evidence-based decision-making. The Task Force will meet at least four times and release its recommendations by July 1, 2022. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. 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