CD CORR-MED RELEASE-HEARINGS
Summary
Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that the Prisoner Review Board shall place no additional restrictions, limitations, or requirements than that provided by the statute creating the procedure for medical release. Provides that upon a determination that the petitioner is eligible for a hearing on medical release, the Prisoner Review Board shall: (1) provide public notice of the petitioner's name, docket number, counsel, and hearing date; and (2) provide a copy of the evaluation and any medical records provided by the Department of Corrections to the petitioner or the petitioner's attorney upon scheduling the institutional hearing. Provides that a hearing on a petitioner's application for medical release is public unless the petitioner requests a non-public hearing. Provides that members of the public shall be permitted to freely attend public hearings on medical release without restriction. Provides that upon denying an eligible petitioner's application for medical release, the Prisoner Review Board shall publish a decision letter outlining the reason for denial. Provides that the decision letter must include an explanation of each statutory factor and the estimated annual cost of the petitioner's continued incarceration, including the petitioner's medical care. Makes technical changes.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 10, 2025
Last action Apr 11, 2025
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MODERATE
This bill updates the medical release process for prisoners by clarifying that the Prisoner Review Board cannot add extra requirements beyond the law. It mandates that the Board must provide public notice and medical records to petitioners when scheduling hearings and requires denial letters to include specific reasons and cost estimates. The bill also establishes a timeline for medical evaluations and clarifies that hearings are public unless the prisoner requests otherwise.
Scope change
The bill applies to all prisoners seeking medical release through the Prisoner Review Board in Illinois, expanding transparency requirements for the Board's procedures.
REQUIREMENT
The Prisoner Review Board must provide public notice of hearing details and share medical records with petitioners or their attorneys upon scheduling a hearing.
When denying a medical release application, the Board must publish a decision letter explaining each statutory factor and the estimated annual cost of continued incarceration.
The bill clarifies that the Board cannot impose additional restrictions on applications beyond what the statute already requires.
Hearings are now explicitly public by default, unless the petitioner specifically requests a non-public hearing.
TIMELINE
The Board must order a medical evaluation to be completed within ten days of receiving the initial application.
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Total actions
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Committee
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Apr 11, 2025
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 13, 2025
Lower · Passed
Do Pass / Short Debate Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee; 007-003-000
lower
Feb 11, 2025
Committee
Assigned to Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee
lower
Jan 28, 2025
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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