At our law office, we frequently field inquiries from clients regarding their post-release obligations following incarceration. Common queries revolve around the permissibility of returning home or contacting significant others post-release. In response, we advise clients to schedule an appointment at our office and bring all pertinent release documentation received from authorities. Maintaining these documents is crucial for fulfilling court appearances. It is imperative to have all paperwork on hand during consultations with legal counsel.
Conditions of bond typically entail adherence to specific mandates. In Illinois, standard conditions encompass abstaining from criminal activity, attending all court dates unless excused, obtaining court permission for jurisdictional departures, refraining from weapon possession, and abstaining from substance use. These conditions apply universally, irrespective of bond type—be it cash or signature-based release.
Special Conditions of Bond
However, courts may impose supplementary conditions, termed “Special Conditions of Bond,” typically observed in cases such as domestic battery or theft charges. For instance, in domestic battery cases, statutory provisions mandate a 72-hour separation from the complaining witness post-release, serving as a cooling-off period. Additional Special Conditions may include residence or contact restrictions, periodic check-ins with specified entities, curfew adherence, or electronic monitoring.
Upon imposition of Special Conditions, clients will receive a separate document delineating these additional mandates. A thorough review of all received paperwork upon returning home is advised to ensure comprehension of permissible actions and restrictions while on bond.
Failure to comply with bond conditions triggers a Petition to Revoke Bond filed by the prosecution, necessitating a court appearance to address allegations. During the subsequent hearing, relaxed evidentiary standards apply, allowing the court to consider any pertinent evidence, including hearsay, to adjudicate the petition. If the court finds, by a preponderance of the evidence, that conditions were violated, consequences may include bond revocation, increased bond amounts, or imposition of further conditions pending case resolution.
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