MOLARO-JONES,E. 720 ILCS 5/9-1 from Ch. 38, par. 9-1 Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that a sentence of death for first degree murder may be sought only if the State's Attorney gives notice to the defendant, as soon as practical but no later than within 120 days after the defendant's arraignment, of the State's intent to seek the death penalty. Effective immediately. FEB-07-2002 S FIRST READING FEB-07-2002 S ADDED AS A CHIEF CO-SPONSOR JONES,E FEB-07-2002 S REFERRED TO SENATE RULES COMMITTEE RULES JAN-07-2003 S SESSION SINE DIE END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Summary