What is the classification and statutory penalty for 720 ILCS 5/49-1.5 in Illinois?

720 ILCS 5/49-1.5 (Draft card mutilation) 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 5/49-1.5 · Draft card mutilation | Illinois Statute & Penalties

Q: What Secretary of State driver's license sanctions apply to 720 ILCS 5/49-1.5?

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

720 ILCS 5/49-1.5

Sec. 49-1.5. Draft card mutilation.

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 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 4 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
Draft card mutilation	Class 4 Felony	Release on Notice	Release Eligible	—

Offense Description

Class

Court Mandate

SAFE-T Act

Reporting Code

Draft card mutilation

Class 4 Felony

Release on Notice

Release Eligible

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Illinois General Assembly Statutory Text (Verbatim)

Source: ilga.gov

Sec. 49-1.5. Draft card mutilation.

(a)

(a) A person commits draft card mutilation when he or she knowingly destroys or mutilates a valid registration certificate or any other valid certificate issued under the federal "Military Selective Service Act of 1967".

(b)

(b) Sentence. Draft card mutilation is a Class 4 felony.

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

Associated Offense Codes & Classifications (1)

Illinois General Assembly Statutory Text (Verbatim)

Sec. 49-1.5. Draft card mutilation.

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