SB 771 Illinois Senate · 94th Regular Session

SECOND CHANCE COMMISSION

Summary
Creates the Second Chance Act. Creates a Second Chance Commission in each of the 5 judicial districts of the State appointed by the presiding appellate judge of the district. Provides that a Commission shall deliberate petitions for relief filed by defendants after the final disposition of their criminal cases. Provides that a Commission may order the following forms of relief: (1) expungement of criminal records; (2) sealing of criminal records; (3) waiver of disabilities barring employment, licensing, benefits, or other right or privilege; or (4) certificates of good conduct. Establishes criteria that the Commission uses in determining whether or not to grant relief. Establishes procedures by which the State's Attorney, the arresting agency, the Department of State Police, and the chief legal officer of the unit of local government effecting the defendant's arrest may file an objection to the petition.
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2005
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 18, 2005 Last action Jan 9, 2007
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Jan 9, 2007
Senate · Failed
Session Sine Die
Mar 18, 2005
Senate · Referred to committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Rules
Feb 23, 2005
Senate · Referred to committee
Assigned to Judiciary
Feb 18, 2005
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules
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John J. Cullerton
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