Effective January 1, 2023, an arrested person in Illinois will no longer have to send cash to get out of jail. Public Law 101-0652 eliminates the use of cash bonds.
When a person is arrested for a crime, examples are DUI, robbery, assault, etc., the person would normally have to provide a certain amount of money in order to get out of prison. This money is called a “bonus”. Also, a person would typically only need to provide or book 10% of the deposit amount. So if a judge sets bail at $5,000.00, a person would have to pay $500.00 to be released. Once the case is closed, 90% of the amount sent will either be refunded to the individual or used towards fines.
Illinois Probation Violations
If you violate the terms of your probation, subsequent action is largely at the discretion of your parole officer. In the case of a relatively minor first offense, you can be exonerated with a written warning. However, later or serious violations may require you to attend a parole violation hearing.
During a violation hearing, a judge will determine whether your actions constitute a violation of probation. If the judge finds you violated your probation terms, you may face an extension of probation, new terms of probation, or jail time.
See also
- Illinois Sentencing Index
- Illinois Class X Crimes
- Illinois Class 2 Crimes
- Illinois Class 3 felonies felonies
- Illinois Class 4 felonies
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General Probation
As explained above, there are conditions. These terms can vary greatly depending on the defense agreement. When a judge issues a suspended sentence, that judge may also recommend that the accused be sentenced to imprisonment. These terms of parole almost always include some or all of the following:
- Submit to a random drug and alcohol screening/test.
- carry out house, person or vehicle searches. A warrant is not required for a parole officer or parole officer.
- You cannot own a gun.
- Community service.
- Statutory fines and court costs.
- Regular checks by a probation officer.
- Appearance at routine court hearings.
- Requirements to stay away from and not contact victims or others involved in the crime.
- Restitution to the victims.
- Participation in substance abuse counseling, rehabilitation, or anger management classes.
- Any other terms the court approves or you agree to.
Technical Probation Violations
Technical Violations occur when you fail to comply with a court-ordered condition of your probation. This includes orders such as:
- curfew
- meeting with a probation officer
- maintaining employment
- registering at school
- paying court costs