Sex Offenses

How Does Illinois Penalize Violation of Civil No Contact Orders?

December 28, 2020
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Civil no contact orders are legal mechanisms under Illinois law designed to protect victims of sex crimes. These orders are available to victims of rape, sexual assault, or sexual abuse and their family or household members. Civil no contact orders are similar to an Illinois petition for order of protection in domestic violence cases. But […]

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Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault in Illinois: 720 ILCS 5/11-1.40

October 22, 2020
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What is the Illinois Crime of Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault? Predatory criminal sexual assault is an Illinois sex crime that involves child victims under the age of 13 years old. The perpetrator in these situations is normally an adult, though 17-year-old teenagers can commit this crime also. Predatory criminal sexual assault can occur without or […]

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What offenses mandate sex offender registration in Illinois?

July 24, 2020
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NOTE: The following article features updated materials to explain how Illinois law changed with Public Act 101-571. Since an August 2019 effective date, this Act made several changes to Sections 3, 10, and 11 of the Sex Offender Registration Act, including funding sources. Illinois Sex Offender Registration Mandate Illinois law provides that any person who is found […]

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Is Illinois Sex Offender Registration Required for Grooming or Public Indecency?

May 1, 2020
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The Sex Offender Registration Act (730 ILCS 150/ et seq.) requires sex offenders, sexual predators, and similarly dangerous offenders to register their information with the State of Illinois. This information is compiled into a registry and published for public use. The registry can provide specific information, such as the crime charged, and whether the individual […]

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Regular vs. Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse Under Illinois Law

March 24, 2020
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The Illinois Criminal Code features various prohibitions against sex crimes. Depending on a number of different factors – such as the nature of the offense or status of the victim – the perpetrator could face charges for criminal sexual abuse. More precisely, this offense often involves the use of force, disabled victims, or underage children. […]

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720 ILCS 5/22-30: Illinois public indecency laws explained

March 16, 2020
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NOTE: There are changes to the original content of this article to cover the impact of Public Acts 96-1551 and 101-238. As recently as January 1, 2020, these acts amended the Illinois statutes concerning public indecency (720 ILCS 5/11-30) and disorderly conduct (720 ILCS 5/26-1) as well as the definitions of sexual conduct and penetration […]

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720 ILCS 5/11-9.2: What is the Definition of & Penalties for Custodial Sexual Misconduct in Illinois?

November 14, 2019
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Custodial sexual misconduct is a specific type of sex crime under Illinois law. This criminal offense relates to sexual acts that occur between certain government employees and individuals in their custody or under their supervision. In these situations, a government employee has a position of power and control over individuals, which effectively destroys the concept […]

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Penalties for Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault in Illinois

January 15, 2018
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NOTE: The following materials received an update to account for changes to Illinois law after the passage of Public Act 101-130. After this Act took effect on January 1, 2020, Illinois removed the statute of limitations for the prosecution of sexual assault crimes. Illinois law under 720 ILCS 5/11-1.40 defines predatory criminal sexual assault and […]

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New Illinois law criminalizes parents who leave children with sex offenders

April 29, 2011
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Illinois lawmakers made a new criminal offense concerning sex offenders in 2011. Effective on January 1, 2011, the new law prohibits parents from leaving their children unattended with a child sex offender. The new law is found in the criminal code at 720 ILCS 5/12-21.6-5. The statute says that it is a Class A misdemeanor […]

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What is the process for involuntary commitment as a sexually violent person?

February 1, 2010
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Illinois law provides a process for incarcerating sexually violent persons (SVPs) indefinitely in the Department of Corrections.

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