Convicted Murderer Registry To Go Live On New Year's Day
A new law inspired by the murder of a Batavia teenager will set up a registry of convicted murderers starting New Year's Day.
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A new law inspired by the murder of a Batavia teenager will set up a registry of convicted murderers starting New Year's Day.
Those convicted of first-degree murder will have to register with a public searchable database if a bill moving through the Illinois General Assembly becomes law.
Some convicted murderers in Illinois could have to register like sex offenders, if a state proposal becomes law.
A newly-filed bill would create a registry specifically for those convicted of first degree murder before so-called "truth in sentencing" laws took effect.
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