SB3353 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

LRB103 38200 RLC 68333 b

103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2023 and 2024
SB3353

Introduced 2/7/2024, by Sen. Michael W. Halpin

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:

New Act

Creates the Community-Based Corrections Task Force Act. Creates the Community-Based Corrections Task Force. Establishes membership of the Task Force. Provides that the President of the Senate shall chair the Task Force. Provides that the members of the Task Force shall serve without compensation. Provides that the Department of Corrections shall provide administrative and technical support for the Task Force and is responsible for ensuring that the requirements of the Task Force are met. Provides that the Task Force shall study and develop innovative ways to introduce community-based corrections and rehabilitation into the State's correctional system and develop a community-based correctional program. Provides that the Task Force shall: (1) engage community organizations, interested groups, and members of the public for the purpose of assessing: (A) community-based alternatives to detention and the adoption and implementation of such alternatives; and (B) the benefits of specialty courts in rehabilitating justice involved individuals; (2) review available research and data on the benefits of community-based alternatives to detention at the local, State, and national level; and (3) make recommendations or suggestions for changes to the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963, the Unified Code of Correction, and other relevant statutes. Provides that on or before July 1, 2025, the Task Force shall publish a final report of its findings, developments, and recommendations and after the publication of its final report the Task Force shall be dissolved. Effective immediately.

A BILL FOR

AN ACT concerning criminal law.

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:

Section 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Community-Based Corrections Task Force Act.

Section 5. Community-Based Corrections Task Force; creation. The Community-Based Corrections Task Force is created. The Task Force shall study and develop innovative ways to introduce community-based corrections and rehabilitation into the State's correctional system and develop a community-based correctional program.

Section 10. Task Force; duties. The Task Force shall have the following duties:

(1) engage community organizations, interested groups, and members of the public for the purpose of assessing:

(A) community-based alternatives to detention and the adoption and implementation of such alternatives; and

(B) the benefits of specialty courts in rehabilitating justice involved individuals.

(2) Review available research and data on the benefits of community-based alternatives to detention at the local, State, and national level.

(3) Make recommendations or suggestions for changes to the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963, the Unified Code of Correction, and other relevant statutes.

Section 15. Task Force members.

(a) The Task Force shall consist of the following members:

(1) a member of the Senate appointed by the President of the Senate, who shall serve as chair of the Task Force;

(2) a member of the Senate appointed by the Minority Leader of the Senate;

(3) a member of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives;

(4) a member of the House of Representatives appointed by the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives;

(5) a member appointed by the Prisoner Review Board;

(6) a member appointed by the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority;

(7) a member from a statewide organization that represents public defenders appointed by the State Appellate Defender;

(8) a member who represents problem-solving courts appointed by the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts;

(9) a member who represents an organization that advocates for sentencing reform appointed by the Department of Corrections Parole Division;

(10) a member who represents an organization that provides reentry services appointed by the Department of Corrections Parole Division;

(11) a member appointed by the Governor's Office of Management and Budget;

(12) 2 graduates of specialty courts appointed by the Governor; and

(13) 2 retired specialty court judges appointed by the Governor.

(b) Appointments to the Task Force shall be made within 30 days after the effective date of this Act.

(c) The Task Force shall meet no less than 5 times.

(d) The members of the Task Force shall serve without compensation.

(e) The Department of Corrections shall provide administrative and technical support for the Task Force and is responsible for ensuring that the requirements of the Task Force are met.

Section 20. Report.

(a) On or before July 1, 2025, the Task Force shall publish a final report of its findings, developments, and recommendations and after the publication of its final report the Task Force shall be dissolved. The report shall, at a minimum, detail findings and recommendations related to the duties of the Task Force and the following:

(1) information and recommendations related to the benefits of community-based corrections and specialty courts; and

(2) the development and implementation of a new community-based corrections program.

(b) The final report shall be shared with the following:

(1) the General Assembly; and

(2) the Offices of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor.

Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon becoming law.