Sec. 32-7. Simulating legal process.
Up to 6 months county jail · Fine up to $1,500
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.
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.
No automatic driver's license suspension or mandatory revocation is triggered by this offense code alone upon citation.
| Offense Description | Class | Court Mandate | SAFE-T Act | Reporting Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simulating legal process | Class B Misdemeanor | Release on Notice | Release Eligible | — |
(a) A person commits simulating legal process when he or she issues or delivers any document which he or she knows falsely purports to be or simulates any civil or criminal process.
(b) Sentence. Simulating legal process is a Class B misdemeanor.
(Source: P.A. 97-1108, eff. 1-1-13.)