VICTIM RIGHTS-NOTICE-REPORTS

Session: 102nd General Assembly
Year: 2022
Bill #: HB5748
Category: Public Safety and Law Enforcement
Position: Under Review
Mandate?
Revenue Loss?
Authority Preemption?

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Amends the Rights of Crime Victims and Witnesses Act. In provisions concerning the rights of crime victims, specifies that timely notification of all court proceedings requires notification at least 7 days prior to any court proceeding. Amends the Sexual Assault Incident Procedure Act. In provisions concerning reports by law enforcement officers, prohibits a law enforcement officer from discouraging or attempting to discourage a victim from filing a police report concerning sexual assault or sexual abuse. Amends the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986 and the Protective Orders Article of the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Prohibits a law enforcement officer from discouraging or attempting to discourage a victim from filing a police report concerning an incident of abuse. Prohibits a law enforcement officer from refusing to complete a required written report on any ground.



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