CHAPTER 720, ILCS 5/ - CRIMINAL CODE DIVISION I

720 ILCS 5/24-3.6

Sec. 24-3.6. Unlawful possession of a firearm in the shape of a wireless telephone.

EXECUTIVE SYNOPSIS · ILLINOIS LEGAL STANDARDS Governing Authority: ILGA & Supreme Court Rules
Offense Class & Sentencing Scope Class 4 Felony

1 to 3 years IDOC (Probation eligible) · 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 (Firearm). Standard: Real and present threat to physical safety of any person.

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

Offense Description Class Court Mandate SAFE-T Act Reporting Code
Unlawful use of firearm – shape of cellphone Class 4 Felony Release on Notice Detainable
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Illinois General Assembly Statutory Text (Verbatim)

Source: ilga.gov

Sec. 24-3.6. Unlawful possession of a firearm in the shape of a wireless telephone.

(a)

(a) For the purposes of this Section, "wireless telephone" means a device that is capable of transmitting or receiving telephonic communications without a wire connecting the device to the telephone network.

(b)

(b) A person commits the offense of unlawful possession of a firearm in the shape of a wireless telephone when he or she manufactures, sells, transfers, purchases, possesses, or carries a firearm shaped or designed to appear as a wireless telephone.

(c)

(c) This Section does not apply to or affect the sale to or possession of a firearm in the shape of a wireless telephone by a peace officer.

(d)

(d) Sentence. Unlawful possession of a firearm in the shape of a wireless telephone is a Class 4 felony.

(Source: P.A. 103-822, eff. 1-1-25.)

Cross-Referenced ILCS Codes