What is the classification and statutory penalty for 720 ILCS 646/60 in Illinois?

720 ILCS 646/60 (Methamphetamine possession) is classified as a Class X Felony in Illinois. Statutory sentencing scope: 6 to 30 years IDOC (Non-probationable mandatory prison) · Fine up to $25,000.

720 ILCS 646/60 · Methamphetamine possession | Illinois Statute & Penalties

Q: What Secretary of State driver's license sanctions apply to 720 ILCS 646/60?

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

720 ILCS 646/60

Sec. 60. Methamphetamine possession.

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

Offense Class & Sentencing Scope Class X Felony

6 to 30 years IDOC (Non-probationable mandatory prison) · Fine up to $25,000

Court Appearance Mandate Rule 551 Mandatory Court

Under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 551, personal court appearance before a judge is mandatory. The defendant cannot satisfy this charge by mail, electronic payment, or pre-set bail forfeiture.

Pretrial Fairness Act (SAFE-T Act) Detention Eligible (725 ILCS 5/110-6.1)

Detention Eligible: The State's Attorney may petition the court for denial of pretrial release under 725 ILCS 5/110-6.1 (Class X). Standard: Specific, real, and present threat to safety of any person or community.

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 X Felony

Court Appearance Mandatory Court Appearance (Rule 551)

SAFE-T Act Detention Detention Eligible (Class X)

SOS Reporting Code None Assigned

Offense Description	Class	Court Mandate	SAFE-T Act	Reporting Code
Methamphetamine possession	Class X Felony	Rule 551 Mandate	Detainable	—

Offense Description

Class

Court Mandate

SAFE-T Act

Reporting Code

Methamphetamine possession

Class X Felony

Rule 551 Mandate

Detainable

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Illinois General Assembly Statutory Text (Verbatim)

Source: ilga.gov

Sec. 60. Methamphetamine possession.

(a)

(a) It is unlawful knowingly to possess methamphetamine or a substance containing methamphetamine.

(b)

(b) A person who violates subsection (a) of this Section is guilty of a Class 3 felony for less than 5 grams, Class 2 felony for 5 to 15 grams, Class 1 felony for 15 to 100 grams, Class X felony for 100 grams or more.

(Source: P.A. 94-556, eff. 9-11-05.)

Associated Offense Codes & Classifications (1)

Illinois General Assembly Statutory Text (Verbatim)

Sec. 60. Methamphetamine possession.

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