What is the classification and statutory penalty for 720 ILCS 5/32-4 in Illinois?

720 ILCS 5/32-4 (Communicating with jurors and witnesses) 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 5/32-4 · Communicating with jurors and witnesses

Q: What Secretary of State driver's license sanctions apply to 720 ILCS 5/32-4?

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

720 ILCS 5/32-4

Sec. 32-4. Communicating with jurors and witnesses.

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
Communicating with jurors and witnesses	Class 2 Felony	Release on Notice	Release Eligible	—

Offense Description

Class

Court Mandate

SAFE-T Act

Reporting Code

Communicating with jurors and witnesses

Class 2 Felony

Release on Notice

Release Eligible

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Illinois General Assembly Statutory Text (Verbatim)

Source: ilga.gov

Sec. 32-4. Communicating with jurors and witnesses.

(a)

(a) A person who, with intent to influence any person whom he believes has been summoned as a juror, regarding any matter which is or may be brought before such juror, communicates, directly or indirectly, with such juror otherwise than as authorized by law commits a Class 4 felony.

(b)

(b) A person who, with intent to deter any party or witness from testifying freely, fully and truthfully to any matter pending in any court, or before a Grand Jury, Administrative agency or any other State or local governmental unit, forcibly detains such party or witness, or communicates, directly or indirectly, to such party or witness any knowingly false information or a threat of injury or damage to the property or person of any individual or offers or delivers or threatens to withhold money or another thing of value to any individual commits a Class 3 felony.

(c)

(Source: P.A. 94-186, eff. 1-1-06.)

Associated Offense Codes & Classifications (1)

Illinois General Assembly Statutory Text (Verbatim)

Sec. 32-4. Communicating with jurors and witnesses.

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