Senate to Hear Death Penalty Testimony in Chicago

U.S. Newswire, June, 2002

News Advisory:

Who: Illinois General Assembly, Senate Subcommittee on Capital Litigation

What: Hearing on amendments to House Bill 3717, detailing proposals on changes to Illinois capital punishment laws

When: Tuesday, June 25 and Wednesday, June 26, beginning at 10 a.m. each day

Where: James R. Thompson Center in downtown Chicago, Room 16-503

Tuesday's testimony will focus on Senate Amendment 1, including a presentation on of the Commission on Capital Punishment's Legislative Proposal and a review of the current capital litigation process.

Wednesday's testimony will focus on DNA testing in the present and future and reducing the number of death penalty eligibility factors.

Subsequent hearings held around the state will cover...

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