Rep. Cross, Kendall Co. State’s Attorney Weis’ law enforcement bill passes House

State Representative Tom Cross (R-Oswego)’s bill that creates an intensive probation program for non-violent offenders passed the Illinois House today.

“We are thankful that State’s Attorney Weis brought this idea to our attention,” said Cross. “It is important that we remain committed to strict enforcement of our laws, recognizing what works and doesn’t work in terms of punishment for first time, non-violent offenders.”

House Bill 3010 will create a program similar to the Offender Initiative Probation program that became law last year. The initiative will give counties that don’t have pretrial diversion programs, such as Kendall County, the option of an alternative disposition for first-time, nonviolent offenders who are found guilty or plead guilty at trial.