HB 5534 Illinois House · 103rd Regular Session

STATE'S ATTY-OFFICER SHOOTINGS

Summary
Amends the Counties Code. Provides that a State's Attorney may not represent the State in the charging and prosecution of law enforcement officer-involved shootings within the county in which the State's Attorney serves. Provides that the court, on its own motion, shall file a petition alleging that the State's Attorney has an actual conflict of interest in the proceeding and shall appoint a special prosecutor as provided in this Section. Provides that the court shall attempt to appoint a public prosecutor from a public agency, including, but not limited to, the Office of Attorney General, Office of the State's Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor, or another State's Attorney's office throughout the State. Includes provisions about the appointment of the special prosecutor and the special prosecutor's authority and fees.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 9, 2024 Last action Apr 19, 2024
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Apr 19, 2024
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Apr 4, 2024
Lower · Passed
Do Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Criminal Committee; 009-006-000
lower
Mar 12, 2024
Committee
Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
lower
Feb 9, 2024
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
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Will Guzzardi
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