HB 6920

Abstract

Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that the Department of Corrections shall, by January 1, 2011, establish uniform procedures by which interested parties, including victims, law enforcement, prosecutors, and the Prisoner Review Board, may be notified of, and comment upon, the projected early release of an inmate because of an award of good conduct credit for meritorious service. Provides that these rules and regulations must provide that comments be submitted in writing or electronically. Provides that upon promulgation of these rules and regulations, the Department of Corrections may consider and shall include in the inmate's record any comments submitted by interested parties. Effective immediately.