Legislation

Allowing a motion for modification of sentence to be filed within 90 days after imposition of a sentence; prohibiting a court from increasing a sentence on a motion for modification of sentence; prohibiting a court from reducing a sentence below the sentencing guidelines; requiring that the State's Attorney provide notice to victims regarding a motion for modification of sentence and whether there will be a hearing; prohibiting a court from revising a sentence after 5 years from the date of sentencing; etc.

Committees

Original:: Judicial Proceedings Click to view Recorded Media

Details

Emergency Bill

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): Upon Enactment

History

Legislation History
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 1/14/2016 Legislative Date 1/15/2016 Action First Reading Judicial Proceedings Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 1/15/2016 Legislative Date 1/15/2016 Action Hearing 1/28 at 1:30 p.m. Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action	Proceedings
Senate	1/14/2016	1/15/2016	First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Senate	1/15/2016	1/15/2016	Hearing 1/28 at 1:30 p.m.

Documents

Date Posted	Document Name
1/15/2016	Text - First - Criminal Procedure - Modification of Sentences

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Statutes