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Jasmine's Law

Jasmine's Law endeavors to lengthen the amount of time served by offenders through amending the Illinois Criminal Code (ILCC) by increasing the minimum sentencing range. As child sex offenders often use alcohol to enable their crime, sentencing where alcohol is used would be increased by an additional 11 years. Additionally, crime victims are often not informed of their rights under the Crime Victims' Rights Act. Jasmine's Law would mandate a sign-off sheet to ensure that crime victims receive notice of their rights at the onset of the criminal justice process. We the people of Illinois recognize the need to take strong action toward protecting our children.

Increase minimum sentencing range for child sex crimes

Penalties range from Class X down to a Class 4 felony. Jasmine's law would increase the minimum sentencing range by 11 years for the categories of child sex crimes accorded by the ILCC. This would remove offenders from our communities for longer durations and serve more effectively as a deterrent.

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Alcohol Involvement

Jasmine's Law provides for increasing the sentence given to an offender who supplies minors with alcohol with the intent to commit a sex crime by 11 additional years.

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Crime Victims' Rights Sign-Off Sheet

Customarily, crime victims are not informed of their rights and therefore are unaware of the right to request to make a victim impact statement in writing. 70% of judges report victim impact statements are useful in determining appropriate sentences and fair restitution orders. Jasmine's Law would mandate that victims receive a copy and explanation of their rights and the State's Attorney's Office obtain a signature from victims on a "sign-off" sheet to acknowledge receipt of their rights under the Crime Victims' Rights Act and Victims and Witnesses of Violent Crimes Act.

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