HB3681sam001 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Sen. Michael Noland

Filed: 4/28/2009

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AMENDMENT TO HOUSE BILL 3681

AMENDMENT NO. ______. Amend House Bill 3681 by replacing everything after the enacting clause with the following:

"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 this Code or similar local ordinance which would be chargeable as a misdemeanor, a case shall not be dismissed due to an error by the arresting officer or the clerk of the court, or both, in setting a person's first appearance date, subject to the right of speedy trial provided under Section 103-5 of the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963.".