CHAPTER 720, ILCS 5/ - CRIMINAL CODE DIVISION I

720 ILCS 5/18-4

Sec. 18-4. Aggravated vehicular hijacking.

EXECUTIVE SYNOPSIS · ILLINOIS LEGAL STANDARDS Governing Authority: ILGA & Supreme Court Rules
Offense Class & Sentencing Scope Class X Felony

6 to 30 years IDOC (Non-probationable mandatory prison) · 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) Detention Eligible (725 ILCS 5/110-6.1)

Detention Eligible: The State's Attorney may petition the court for denial of pretrial release under 725 ILCS 5/110-6.1 (Class X). Standard: Specific, real, and present threat to safety of any person or community.

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 X Felony
Court Appearance Pre-set Bond / Release on Notice
SAFE-T Act Detention Detention Eligible (Class X)
SOS Reporting Code None Assigned
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Associated Offense Codes & Classifications (1)

Offense Description Class Court Mandate SAFE-T Act Reporting Code
Aggravated hijacking Class X Felony Release on Notice Detainable
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Illinois General Assembly Statutory Text (Verbatim)

Source: ilga.gov

Sec. 18-4. Aggravated vehicular hijacking.

(a)

(a) A person commits aggravated vehicular hijacking when he or she commits vehicular hijacking and: (1) the person from whose presence the vehicle is taken is a person with a physical disability or a person 60 years of age or older; or (2) the person transports a passenger under 16; or (3) he or she carries on or about his or her person or is otherwise armed with a dangerous weapon other than a firearm; or (4) he or she is armed with a firearm; or (5) he or she personally discharges a firearm.

(b)

(b) Sentence. Aggravated vehicular hijacking is a Class X felony with mandatory firearm enhancement.

(Source: P.A. 97-1108, eff. 1-1-13.)

Cross-Referenced ILCS Codes