Bill Sponsors: IL SB2885 | 2015-2016 | 99th General Assembly

Bill Title: Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that if a defendant is convicted in a criminal prosecution whose conviction is reversed by a finding of factual innocence and the defendant has paid any costs, a fine, or fees in the case, a refund of those costs shall be determined by the judge and paid by the clerk of the court. Provides that the timing of the refund payment shall be determined by the clerk of the court based upon the availability of funds in the subject fund account.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-0)

Status: (Passed) 2016-08-22 - Public Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0883 [SB2885 Detail]

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Sponsors

NameTypeSponsorshipDistrictFinancialEncyclopediaBiography
Senator Ira Silverstein [D]PrimarySponsored BillsSD-008FollowTheMoneyBallotpediaVoteSmart
Senator Jacqueline Collins [D]CosponsorSponsored BillsSD-016FollowTheMoneyBallotpediaVoteSmart
Senator Kimberly Lightford [D]CosponsorSponsored BillsSD-004FollowTheMoneyBallotpediaVoteSmart
Senator Elgie Sims [D]PrimarySponsored BillsSD-017FollowTheMoneyBallotpediaVoteSmart

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