730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-25 – Class X Felonies; Sentence
This law explains the prison time and rules for people found guilty of the most serious type of felony in Illinois, called a Class X felony.
Class X felonies are very serious crimes in Illinois. This law explains how long someone can be sent to prison, what kinds of sentences aren’t allowed, and what other sentencing rules may apply after prison.
(a) Term: The prison sentence must be a set number of years between 6 and 30. If the court gives an extended sentence, it must be between 30 and 60 years.
(b) Periodic Imprisonment: The court cannot give a sentence that lets a person go in and out of jail for short periods.
(c) Impact Incarceration: Boot camp or similar short-term jail programs are not allowed for Class X felonies.
(d) Probation; Conditional Discharge: A person convicted of a Class X felony cannot receive probation or be released under conditions instead of going to prison.
(e) Fine: Fines can still be ordered by the court as the law allows.
(f) Restitution: The court can also require the offender to pay back victims for their losses.
(g) Concurrent or Consecutive Sentence: The judge will decide if the Class X sentence runs at the same time as, or after, any other sentences.
(h) Drug Court: Rules about drug court programs decide if a Class X offender can participate.
(i) Credit for Home Detention: Time spent in home detention before being sentenced does not count toward the sentence.
(j) Sentence Credit: Rules exist for earning time off a sentence for good behavior in prison.
(k) Electronic Monitoring and Home Detention: A person’s eligibility for electronic monitoring or home detention after prison depends on other legal rules.
(l) Parole; Mandatory Supervised Release: After leaving prison, the person must spend 3 years under supervision by the state parole system.
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