What is the classification and statutory penalty for 720 ILCS 5/10-4 in Illinois?

720 ILCS 5/10-4 (Forcible detention) is classified as a Class 2 Felony in Illinois. Statutory sentencing scope: 3 to 7 years IDOC (Probation eligible unless aggravated) · Fine up to $25,000.

720 ILCS 5/10-4 · Forcible detention | Illinois Statute & Penalties

Q: What Secretary of State driver's license sanctions apply to 720 ILCS 5/10-4?

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

720 ILCS 5/10-4

Sec. 10-4. Forcible Detention.) (a) A person commits the offense of forcible detention when he holds an individual hostage without lawful authority for the purpose of obtaining performance by a third person of demands made by the person holding the hostage, and

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

Offense Class & Sentencing Scope Class 2 Felony

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

Court Appearance Mandate Release on Notice (No Mandate)

Personal appearance is not mandatory under Rule 551 by default. The citation may be satisfied by written appearance, pre-set administrative payment, or mail-in notice unless aggravated circumstances apply.

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 2 Felony

Court Appearance Pre-set Bond / Release on Notice

SAFE-T Act Detention Release Eligible (Conditions Apply)

SOS Reporting Code None Assigned

Offense Description	Class	Court Mandate	SAFE-T Act	Reporting Code
Forcible detention	Class 2 Felony	Release on Notice	Release Eligible	—

Offense Description

Class

Court Mandate

SAFE-T Act

Reporting Code

Forcible detention

Class 2 Felony

Release on Notice

Release Eligible

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Illinois General Assembly Statutory Text (Verbatim)

Source: ilga.gov

Sec. 10-4. Forcible Detention.) (a) A person commits the offense of forcible detention when he holds an individual hostage without lawful authority for the purpose of obtaining performance by a third person of demands made by the person holding the hostage, and

(1)

(1) the person holding the hostage is armed with a dangerous weapon as defined in Section 33A-1 of this Code, or

(2)

(2) the hostage is known to the person holding him to be a peace officer or a correctional employee engaged in the performance of his official duties.

(b)

(b) Forcible detention is a Class 2 felony.

(Source: P.A. 79-941.)

Associated Offense Codes & Classifications (1)

Illinois General Assembly Statutory Text (Verbatim)

Sec. 10-4. Forcible Detention.) (a) A person commits the offense of forcible detention when he holds an individual hostage without lawful authority for the purpose of obtaining performance by a third person of demands made by the person holding the hostage, and

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