PROSECUTORIAL MISCONDUCT

Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Creates the offense of prosecutorial misconduct. Provides that an elected or appointed State's Attorney commits prosecutorial misconduct when he or she: (1) knowingly initiates or continues a criminal proceeding against a defendant; (2) there was insufficient probable cause or grounds to believe the basis for initiating or continuing the criminal proceeding; (3) the primary purpose of the criminal proceeding was malice or political gain; (4) the criminal proceeding was terminated in favor of the defendant with an acquittal, finding of not guilty, or directed verdict; and (5) the defendant suffered injury or damages as a result of the criminal proceeding. Provides that prosecutorial misconduct is a Class 3 felony.