HB 3168

Abstract

Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that every sentencing order shall include as though written therein a term providing that if the Department of Corrections accepts an eligible offender in the program and determines the offender has successfully completed the impact incarceration program, the sentence shall be reduced to time considered served. Removes the requirement that a person be recommended and approved for placement in the impact incarceration program in the court's sentencing order. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 730 ILCS 5/5-8-1.1 Adds reference to: 730 ILCS 5/5-3-2 from Ch. 38, par. 1005-3-2 730 ILCS 5/5-4-1 from Ch. 38, par. 1005-4-1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that in felony cases, the presentence report shall include information concerning defendant's eligibility for a sentence to an impact incarceration program administered by the Department of Corrections. Provides that the court shall make a specific finding about whether the defendant is eligible for participation in a Department impact incarceration program, and if not, provide an explanation as to why a sentence to impact incarceration is not an appropriate sentence.