What is the classification and statutory penalty for 720 ILCS 5/33E-16 in Illinois?

720 ILCS 5/33E-16 (Misappropriation of funds) is classified as a Class 3 Felony in Illinois. Statutory sentencing scope: 2 to 5 years IDOC (Probation eligible) · Fine up to $25,000.

720 ILCS 5/33E-16 · Misappropriation of funds | Illinois Statute & Penalties

Q: What Secretary of State driver's license sanctions apply to 720 ILCS 5/33E-16?

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

720 ILCS 5/33E-16

Sec. 33E-16. Misapplication of funds.

EXECUTIVE SYNOPSIS · ILLINOIS LEGAL STANDARDS Governing Authority: ILGA & Supreme Court Rules

Offense Class & Sentencing Scope Class 3 Felony

2 to 5 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) 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 3 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
Misappropriation of funds	Class 3 Felony	Release on Notice	Release Eligible	—

Offense Description

Class

Court Mandate

SAFE-T Act

Reporting Code

Misappropriation of funds

Class 3 Felony

Release on Notice

Release Eligible

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Illinois General Assembly Statutory Text (Verbatim)

Source: ilga.gov

Sec. 33E-16. Misapplication of funds.

(a)

(a) An officer, director, agent, or employee of, or affiliated in any capacity with any unit of local government or school district commits misapplication of funds when he or she knowingly misapplies any of the moneys, funds, or credits of the unit of local government or school district.

(b)

(b) Sentence. Misapplication of funds is a Class 3 felony.

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

Associated Offense Codes & Classifications (1)

Illinois General Assembly Statutory Text (Verbatim)

Sec. 33E-16. Misapplication of funds.

Companion & Related Statutory Provisions