CRIM CD-BATTERY-PRISON GUARD

Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Requires the State's Attorney to file an information, complaint, or seek an indictment in the circuit court if an allegation is made by any correctional institution employee that the employee is the victim of a battery or aggravated battery committed by a person committed to the correctional institution where the employee is employed. Once filed the information, complaint, or indictment may not be dismissed on motion of the State without the consent of the victim of the alleged offense. Effective immediately.