HB 3609 Illinois House · 101st Regular Session

CRIM PRO-DUI EVIDENCE

Summary
Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides if the defendant is accused of an offense of driving under the influence or aggravated driving under the influence, and if the defendant refused chemical testing requested by a law enforcement officer, evidence of the defendant's commission of another offense of driving under the influence or aggravated driving under the influence is admissible, and may be considered for its bearing on any matter to which it is relevant. Provides a test for the court to consider in weighing the probative value of the evidence against undue prejudice to the defendant. Provides if the prosecution intends to offer evidence, it must disclose the evidence, including statements of witnesses or a summary of the substance of any testimony, at a reasonable time in advance of trial, or during trial if the court excuses pretrial notice on good cause shown. Effective immediately.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2019
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 15, 2019 Last action Mar 29, 2019
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Mar 29, 2019
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 5, 2019
Committee
Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
lower
Feb 15, 2019
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
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