MOLARO-JONES,E. 725 ILCS 5/115-21 new Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that the court may declare a mistrial in a capital case on the grounds of a prosecutor's misconduct during trial that the court determines is sufficiently material to affect the reliability of the verdict. Allows a motion to declare a mistrial during the course of the trial. Provides for sanctions against a defendant's counsel who makes such a motion other than in good faith. Effective immediately. 00-02-09 S FIRST READING 00-02-09 S REFERRED TO SENATE RULES COMMITTEE RULES 01-01-09 S SESSION SINE DIE END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Summary