What is the classification and statutory penalty for 625 ILCS 5/11-203 in Illinois?

625 ILCS 5/11-203 (Disobeying police officer, fireman or school crossing guard) is classified as a Class A Misdemeanor in Illinois. Statutory sentencing scope: Up to 364 days county jail · Fine up to $2,500.

625 ILCS 5/11-203 · Disobeying police officer, fireman or school crossing guard

Q: What Secretary of State driver's license sanctions apply to 625 ILCS 5/11-203?

SOS Administrative Action: Moving Violation (Point Assessment & Suspension Counter) · Conviction counts toward Illinois SOS license suspension threshold (3 convictions in 12 months for age 21+; 2 convictions in 24 months for under 21).

625 ILCS 5/11-203

Sec. 11-203. Obedience to police officers. No person shall wilfully fail or refuse to comply with any lawful order or direction of any police officer, fireman, person authorized by a local authority to direct traffic, or school crossing guard invested by law with authority to direct, control, or regulate traffic. Any person convicted of violating this Section is guilty of a petty offense and shall be subject to a mandatory fine of $150.

EXECUTIVE SYNOPSIS · ILLINOIS LEGAL STANDARDS Governing Authority: ILGA & Supreme Court Rules

Offense Class & Sentencing Scope Class A Misdemeanor

Up to 364 days county jail · Fine up to $2,500

Court Appearance Mandate Rule 551 Mandatory Court

Under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 551, personal court appearance before a judge is mandatory. The defendant cannot satisfy this charge by mail, electronic payment, or pre-set bail forfeiture.

Pretrial Fairness Act (SAFE-T Act) Presumptive Pretrial Release

Presumptive Pretrial Release: This offense is non-detainable under 725 ILCS 5/110-6.1. The defendant is entitled to release on personal recognizance with non-monetary conditions unless charged with a subsequent detainable violation.

Secretary of State License Sanction SOS Administrative Action

Moving Violation (Point Assessment & Suspension Counter) · Conviction counts toward Illinois SOS license suspension threshold (3 convictions in 12 months for age 21+; 2 convictions in 24 months for under 21).

Classification Class A Misdemeanor

Court Appearance Mandatory Court Appearance (Rule 551)

SAFE-T Act Detention Release Eligible (Conditions Apply)

SOS Reporting Code 8200

Offense Description	Class	Court Mandate	SAFE-T Act	Reporting Code
Disobeying police officer, fireman or school crossing guard	Class A Misdemeanor	Rule 551 Mandate	Release Eligible	8200

Offense Description

Class

Court Mandate

SAFE-T Act

Reporting Code

Disobeying police officer, fireman or school crossing guard

Class A Misdemeanor

Rule 551 Mandate

Release Eligible

8200

Illinois General Assembly Statutory Text (Verbatim)

Source: ilga.gov

Sec. 11-203. Obedience to police officers. No person shall wilfully fail or refuse to comply with any lawful order or direction of any police officer, fireman, person authorized by a local authority to direct traffic, or school crossing guard invested by law with authority to direct, control, or regulate traffic. Any person convicted of violating this Section is guilty of a petty offense and shall be subject to a mandatory fine of $150.

(Source: P.A. 98-396, eff. 1-1-14.)

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Illinois General Assembly Statutory Text (Verbatim)

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