What is the classification and statutory penalty for 625 ILCS 5/4-104 in Illinois?

625 ILCS 5/4-104 (Unlawful possession of title documents, registration card, license plate, registration sticker or temporary registration permit, whether blank or otherwise – Class 4 felony) is classified as a Class 4 Felony, Class 2 Felony, Petty Offense in Illinois. Statutory sentencing scope: 3 to 7 years IDOC (Probation eligible unless aggravated) · Fine up to $25,000.

625 ILCS 5/4-104 · Unlawful possession of title documents, registration card, license plate, registration sticker or temporary registration permit, whether blank or otherwise – Class 4 felony

Q: What Secretary of State driver's license sanctions apply to 625 ILCS 5/4-104?

Standard Administrative Protocol: No automatic driver's license suspension or mandatory revocation is triggered by this offense code alone upon citation.

625 ILCS 5/4-104

Sec. 4-104. Offenses relating to possession of titles and registration.

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

Offense Class & Sentencing Scope Class 4 Felony, Class 2 Felony, Petty Offense

3 to 7 years IDOC (Probation eligible unless aggravated) · Fine up to $25,000

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 Standard Administrative Protocol

No automatic driver's license suspension or mandatory revocation is triggered by this offense code alone upon citation.

Classification Class 4 Felony, Class 2 Felony, Petty Offense

Court Appearance Mandatory Court Appearance (Rule 551)

SAFE-T Act Detention Release Eligible (Conditions Apply)

SOS Reporting Code 8075, 8076, 8077, 8078, 8079, 8080

Offense Description	Class	Court Mandate	SAFE-T Act	Reporting Code
Unlawful possession of title documents, registration card, license plate, registration sticker or temporary registration permit, whether blank or otherwise – Class 4 felony 625 ILCS 5/4-104(a)(1)	Class 4 Felony	Rule 551 Mandate	Release Eligible	8075
Unlawful possession of title documents without complete assignment – Class 4 felony 625 ILCS 5/4-104(a)(2)	Class 4 Felony	Rule 551 Mandate	Release Eligible	8076
Unlawful possession of title documents, temporary registration permit, registration card, license plate or registration sticker knowing such documents to have been stolen, converted, altered, forged or counterfeited – Class 2 felony 625 ILCS 5/4-104(a)(3)	Class 2 Felony	Rule 551 Mandate	Release Eligible	8077
Unlawful display on a vehicle of any title documents, temporary registration permit, registration card, license plate or registration sticker not authorized by law for use on such vehicle; second or subsequent conviction – Class 4 felony 625 ILCS 5/4-104(a)(4)	Class 4 Felony	Rule 551 Mandate	Release Eligible	8078
Unlawful use or possession of title document or evidence of registration; second or subsequent conviction – Class 4 felony 625 ILCS 5/4-104(a)(5)	Class 4 Felony	Rule 551 Mandate	Release Eligible	8079
Failure to mail or deliver any title documents or evidence of registration – petty offense 625 ILCS 5/4-104(a)(6)	Petty Offense	Rule 551 Mandate	Release Eligible	8080

Offense Description

Class

Court Mandate

SAFE-T Act

Reporting Code

Unlawful possession of title documents, registration card, license plate, registration sticker or temporary registration permit, whether blank or otherwise – Class 4 felony 625 ILCS 5/4-104(a)(1)

Class 4 Felony

Rule 551 Mandate

Release Eligible

8075

Unlawful possession of title documents without complete assignment – Class 4 felony 625 ILCS 5/4-104(a)(2)

Class 4 Felony

Rule 551 Mandate

Release Eligible

8076

Unlawful possession of title documents, temporary registration permit, registration card, license plate or registration sticker knowing such documents to have been stolen, converted, altered, forged or counterfeited – Class 2 felony 625 ILCS 5/4-104(a)(3)

Class 2 Felony

Rule 551 Mandate

Release Eligible

8077

Unlawful display on a vehicle of any title documents, temporary registration permit, registration card, license plate or registration sticker not authorized by law for use on such vehicle; second or subsequent conviction – Class 4 felony 625 ILCS 5/4-104(a)(4)

Class 4 Felony

Rule 551 Mandate

Release Eligible

8078

Unlawful use or possession of title document or evidence of registration; second or subsequent conviction – Class 4 felony 625 ILCS 5/4-104(a)(5)

Class 4 Felony

Rule 551 Mandate

Release Eligible

8079

Failure to mail or deliver any title documents or evidence of registration – petty offense 625 ILCS 5/4-104(a)(6)

Petty Offense

Rule 551 Mandate

Release Eligible

8080

Illinois General Assembly Statutory Text (Verbatim)

Source: ilga.gov

Sec. 4-104. Offenses relating to possession of titles and registration.

(a)

(a) It is a violation of this Chapter for:

1. A person to possess without authority any manufacturer's statement of origin, certificate of title, salvage certificate, junking certificate, display certificate of title, registration card, license plate or digital license plate, registration sticker or digital registration sticker, or temporary registration permit, whether blank or otherwise; 2. A person to possess any manufacturer's certificate of origin, salvage certificate, junking certificate, certificate of title, or display certificate without complete assignment; 3. A person to possess any manufacturer's statement of origin, salvage certificate, junking certificate, display certificate or certificate of title, temporary registration permit, registration card, license plate or digital license plate, or registration sticker or digital registration sticker knowing it to have been stolen, converted, altered, forged, or counterfeited; 4. A person to display or affix to a vehicle any certificate of title, manufacturer's statement of origin, salvage certificate, junking certificate, display certificate, temporary registration permit, registration card, license plate or digital license plate, or registration sticker or digital registration sticker not authorized by law for use on such vehicle; 5. A person to permit another, not entitled thereto, to use or have possession of any manufacturer's statement of origin, salvage certificate, junking certificate, display certificate or certificate of title, registration card, license plate or digital license plate, temporary registration permit, or registration sticker or digital registration sticker; 6. A person to fail to mail or deliver to the proper person, within a reasonable period of time after receipt from the Secretary of State, any certificate of title, salvage certificate, junking certificate, display certificate, registration card, temporary registration permit, license plate or digital license plate, or registration sticker or digital registration sticker. If a person mails or delivers reasonable notice to the proper person after receipt from the Secretary of State, a presumption of delivery within a reasonable period of time shall exist; provided, however, the delivery is made, either by mail or otherwise, within 20 days from the date of receipt from the Secretary of State. (b) Sentence:

1. A person convicted of a violation of subsection 1 or 2 of paragraph (a) of this Section is guilty of a Class 4 felony. 2. A person convicted of a violation of subsection 3 of paragraph (a) of this Section is guilty of a Class 2 felony. 3. A person convicted of a violation of either subsection 4 or 5 of paragraph (a) of this Section is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor and upon a second or subsequent conviction of such a violation is guilty of a Class 4 felony. 4. A person convicted of a violation of subsection 6 of paragraph (a) of this Section is guilty of a petty offense. (Source: P.A. 101-395, eff. 8-16-19; 102-558, eff. 8-20-21.)

Associated Offense Codes & Classifications (6)

Illinois General Assembly Statutory Text (Verbatim)

Sec. 4-104. Offenses relating to possession of titles and registration.

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