Legislation

Certificate of Relief from Disabilities (Public Act 093-0207)

Allows the Illinois Prison Review Board or a court to issue a Certificate of Relief from Disabilities to anyone convicted of a nonviolent offense, provided he or she has not been convicted of a felony more than once. The Certificate restores the individual's eligibility for professional licenses in 15 occupational fields that have automatic disqualification based on a previous conviction. The legislation promotes the granting of certificates when their issuance is "consistent with the rehabilitation of the eligible offender" and "with the public interest." In addition, the statute requires the occupational licensing agencies to consider eight factors when determining if there is a direct relationship between the previous conviction and the license being sought or if issuing the license would pose an unreasonable risk to people and property.

Available online

http://www.ilga.gov/

State

Illinois

Legislative scope

State