CRIM CD-RELEASE DRUG TREAT

Amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act. Provides that whenever any person who has not previously been convicted of, or placed on probation or court supervision for any offense under the Act or any law of the United States or of any state relating to cannabis or controlled substances, pleads guilty to or is found guilty of possession of a controlled or counterfeit substance, the court may order an assessment of drug use or addiction to be performed by the program designated by the Department of Human Services to provide assessment and referral services to the Illinois courts. Provides that a condition of probation, if the court determines that the person is in need of drug treatment, shall be treatment for drug use or addiction. Provides that drug treatment shall be delivered by a provider licensed by the Department of Human Services, including, but not limited to, residential treatment, recovery homes, and outpatient services. Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that a defendant that is convicted of violating a provision of the Illinois Controlled Substances Act, and that has not been previously sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the Illinois Department of Corrections or any other jurisdiction, shall be sentenced to a term of probation under the supervision of the program designated by the Department of Human Services to provide assessment and referral services to the Illinois courts.