Sex Crimes

New Law Changes Sexual Assault Investigations

Published: Oct 07, 2016 in Criminal Defense, Legal Blog, Sex Crimes

This summer, Governor Rauner signed a bill that will overhaul how Illinois authorities handle suspected cases of sexual assault. Going into effect on January 1, 2017, Senate Bill 3096 puts into effect the reforms proposed by Attorney General Lisa Madigan after a 2015 investigative report…