HB3681 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2009 and 2010
HB3681

Introduced 2/24/2009, by Rep. Emily McAsey

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:

625 ILCS 5/16-106.3 new

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a case involving an alleged violation of driving under the influence may not be dismissed due to an error by the arresting officer or clerk of the court in setting a person's first appearance date.

A BILL FOR

AN ACT concerning transportation.

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

Section 5. The Illinois Vehicle Code is amended by adding Section 16-106.3 as follows:

(625 ILCS 5/16-106.3 new)

Sec. 16-106.3. Erroneous appearance date. In any case alleging a violation of Section 11-501 of this Code or similar local ordinance, a case shall not be dismissed due to an error by the arresting officer or clerk of the court or both in setting a person's first appearance date.