CHAPTER 720, ILCS 5/ - CRIMINAL CODE DIVISION I

720 ILCS 5/26.5-1

Sec. 26.5-1. Harassment by telephone.

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

Up to 6 months county jail · Fine up to $1,500

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

Offense Description Class Court Mandate SAFE-T Act Reporting Code
Transmission of obscene messages Class B Misdemeanor Release on Notice Release Eligible
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Illinois General Assembly Statutory Text (Verbatim)

Source: ilga.gov

Sec. 26.5-1. Harassment by telephone.

(a)

(a) A person commits harassment by telephone when he or she uses telephone communication for any of the following purposes: (1) making any comment, request, suggestion or proposal which is obscene; or (2) making a telephone call with intent to abuse, threaten or harass any person.

(b)

(b) Sentence. Harassment by telephone is a Class B misdemeanor. A second or subsequent conviction is a Class A misdemeanor.

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

Cross-Referenced ILCS Codes