Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for SB0423

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that the condition of parole or mandatory supervised release that the parolee or releasee submit to a urinalysis test as instructed by a parole agent of the Department of Corrections applies only if there is reasonable suspicion of illicit drug use and the source of the reasonable suspicion is documented in the Department's case management system. Provides that provided that the subject is in compliance with the terms and conditions of his or her parole or mandatory supervised release, the Prisoner Review Board shall (rather than may) reduce the period of a parolee or releasee's parole or mandatory supervised release by 90 days upon the parolee or releasee receiving a high school diploma, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, career certificate, or vocational technical certification or upon passage of high school equivalency testing during the period of his or her parole or mandatory supervised release (rather than the parolee or releasee receiving a high school diploma or upon passage of high school equivalency testing during the period of his or her parole or mandatory supervised release). Provides that a parolee or releasee shall provide documentation from the educational institution or the source of the qualifying educational or vocational credential to their supervising officer for verification. Eliminates that the Prisoner Review Board as a condition of parole or mandatory supervised release of a minor, that the minor (1) reside with his or her parents or in a foster home; (2) attend school; (3) attend a non-residential program for youth; or (4) contribute to his or her own support at home. Provides that to comply with the provisions of reporting to or appearing in person before such person or agency as directed by the court, in lieu of requiring the person on probation or conditional discharge to appear in person for the required reporting or meetings, the officer may utilize technology, including cellular and other electronic communication devices or platforms, that allow for communication between the supervised person and the officer in accordance with standards and guidelines established by the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts. Provides that upon a denial of early discharge, the Prisoner Review Board shall provide the person on parole or mandatory supervised release a list of steps or requirements that the person must complete or meet to be granted an early discharge at a subsequent review and share the process for seeking a subsequent early discharge review. Provides that upon the completion of such steps or requirements, the person on parole or mandatory supervised release may petition the Prisoner Review Board to grant them an early discharge review. Provides that within no more than 30 days of a petition for early discharge review, the Prisoner Review Board shall review the petition and make a determination. Amends the Illinois Crime Reduction Act of 2009. Provides that the system of graduated responses to parole or mandatory supervised release violations shall be published on the Department of Corrections website for public view.

Provides that at least once every 6 (rather than 3) months, the supervising officer of a parolee or releasee shall review the case of the parolee or releasee to assess the parolee's or releasee's progress and suitability for early discharge and provide a recommendation for either early discharge or the continuation of parole or mandatory supervised release as previously ordered. Provides that, within 30 (rather than 15) days of receiving the supervising officer's recommendation, the Department of Corrections shall provide a copy of the final recommendation, in writing or electronically, to the Prisoner Review Board and to the parolee or releasee.

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