730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-30 – Class 1 Felonies; Sentence
This law explains the types of punishments for people convicted of a Class 1 felony in Illinois.
This statute tells how long someone can go to prison, get probation, or pay fines if they are found guilty of a Class 1 felony. It also explains other rules like parole, restitution, and home detention credit.
(a) Term: A person guilty of a Class 1 felony, except for second degree murder, must go to prison for at least 4 years and no more than 15 years. For second degree murder, the sentence is between 4 and 20 years. If the crime qualifies for an extended term, the person can get 15 to 30 years in prison.
(b) Periodic Imprisonment: If granted, this means going to jail part-time for a set time of 3 to 4 years, unless other laws say otherwise.
(c) Impact Incarceration: Some people may be allowed to take part in a special boot camp–style prison program if they qualify.
(d) Probation; conditional discharge: Probation or conditional discharge (being released under set rules) can last up to 4 years. The court will set the rules for probation. A person cannot get probation or conditional discharge if the Class 1 felony was committed while already on probation or conditional discharge for another felony.
(e) Fine: The judge can order the person to pay fines, according to the rules in Illinois law.
(f) Restitution: The judge can order the person to pay money to victims to make up for losses caused by the crime.
(g) Concurrent or Consecutive Sentence: The judge decides if the sentence will be served at the same time as another sentence (concurrent) or one after another (consecutive).
(h) Drug Court: People who qualify may be able to join a special program that helps treat drug problems instead of serving a regular prison sentence.
(i) Credit for Home Detention: Time spent under home detention before being sentenced can count toward the total prison time.
(j) Sentence Credit: A person may earn credit to reduce their time in prison for good behavior, depending on the rules of Illinois law.
(k) Electronic Monitoring and home detention: Some people may be allowed to serve part of their time under electronic monitoring or home detention if they qualify.
(l) Parole; Mandatory Supervised Release: After leaving prison, most people must spend 2 years on supervised release or parole, unless another law says otherwise.
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