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Illinois Statutes Chapter 730. Corrections § 5/5-4.5-85. UNCLASSIFIED OFFENSES; SENTENCE

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

§ 5-4.5-85. UNCLASSIFIED OFFENSES; SENTENCE.

(a) FELONY. The particular classification of each felony is specified in the law defining the felony. Any unclassified offense that is declared by law to be a felony or that provides a sentence to a term of imprisonment for one year or more is a Class 4 felony.

(b) MISDEMEANOR. The particular classification of each misdemeanor is specified in the law or ordinance defining the misdemeanor.

(1) Any offense not so classified that provides a sentence to a term of imprisonment of less than one year but in excess of 6 months is a Class A misdemeanor.

(2) Any offense not so classified that provides a sentence to a term of imprisonment of 6 months or less but in excess of 30 days is a Class B misdemeanor.

(3) Any offense not so classified that provides a sentence to a term of imprisonment of 30 days or less is a Class C misdemeanor.

(c) PETTY OR BUSINESS OFFENSE. Any unclassified offense that does not provide for a sentence of imprisonment is a petty offense or a business offense.

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