What is the classification and statutory penalty for 720 ILCS 5/26-1.2 in Illinois?

720 ILCS 5/26-1.2 (False police report) is classified as a Class 4 Felony in Illinois. Statutory sentencing scope: 1 to 3 years IDOC (Probation eligible) · Fine up to $25,000.

720 ILCS 5/26-1.2 · False police report | Illinois Statute & Penalties

Q: What Secretary of State driver's license sanctions apply to 720 ILCS 5/26-1.2?

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

720 ILCS 5/26-1.2

Sec. 26-1.2. False police report.

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 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

Court Appearance Mandatory Court Appearance (Rule 551)

SAFE-T Act Detention Release Eligible (Conditions Apply)

SOS Reporting Code None Assigned

Offense Description	Class	Court Mandate	SAFE-T Act	Reporting Code
False police report	Class 4 Felony	Rule 551 Mandate	Release Eligible	—

Offense Description

Class

Court Mandate

SAFE-T Act

Reporting Code

False police report

Class 4 Felony

Rule 551 Mandate

Release Eligible

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Illinois General Assembly Statutory Text (Verbatim)

Source: ilga.gov

Sec. 26-1.2. False police report.

(a)

(a) A person commits filing a false police report when he or she knowingly transmits or causes to be transmitted a report to any law enforcement officer that a crime has been committed knowing at the time of the transmission that there is no reasonable ground for believing that the offense has been committed.

(b)

(b) Sentence. Filing a false police report is a Class 4 felony.

(Source: P.A. 98-63, eff. 7-9-13; 100-201, eff. 8-18-17.)

Associated Offense Codes & Classifications (1)

Illinois General Assembly Statutory Text (Verbatim)

Sec. 26-1.2. False police report.

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