Purpose
The Fitness to Stand Trial Task Force, created by PA 104-0318, is created to conduct a thorough review of the statutory and regulatory provisions governing the procedures by which individuals facing criminal charges may be unfit to stand trial. This review includes, but it is not limited to, the determination of fitness, the housing and custodial status of persons undergoing fitness restoration, the rights of individuals found unfit, and the obligations of the Department of Human Services.
Rules of Procedure (pdf)
Rules of Procedure - Adopted October 1, 2025
Meetings
All meetings take place 8:30 - 9:30 A.M.
Physical Location: 401 S. Clinton, 2nd Floor Video Conference Room, Chicago, IL 60607
| Meeting Dates |
Virtual Links |
Meeting Support Documents |
| Oct. 1, 2025 |
Fitness to Stand Trial Task Force WebEx 10/1/2025 |
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| Nov. 14, 2025 |
Fitness to Stand Trial Task Force WebEx 11/14/2025 |
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| Dec. 12, 2025 |
Fitness to Stand Trial Task Force WebEx 12/12/2025 |
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| Jan. 9, 2026 |
Fitness to Stand Trial Task Force WebEx 1/9/2026 |
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| Feb. 13, 2026 |
Fitness to Stand Trial Task Force WebEx 2/13/2026 |
- 2/13/26 Agenda
- 2/13/26 Minutes
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| Mar. 13, 2026 |
Fitness to Stand Trial Task Force WebEx 3/13/2026 |
- 3/13/26 Agenda
- 3/13/26 Minutes
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| Apr. 10, 2026 |
Fitness to Stand Trial Task Force WebEx 4/10/2026 |
- 4/10/26 Agenda
- 4/10/26 Minutes
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| May 8, 2026 |
Fitness to Stand Trial Task Force WebEx 5/8/2026 |
- 5/8/26 Agenda
- 5/8/26 Minutes
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| June 12, 2026 |
Fitness to Stand Trial Task Force WebEx 6/12/2026 |
- 6/12/26 Agenda
- 6/12/26 Minutes
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| July 10, 2026 |
Fitness to Stand Trial Task Force WebEx 7/10/2026 |
- 7/10/26 Agenda
- 7/10/26 Minutes
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| Aug. 14, 2026 |
Fitness to Stand Trial Task Force WebEx 8/14/2026 |
- 8/14/26 Agenda
- 8/14/26 Minutes
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| Sept. 11, 2026 |
Fitness to Stand Trial Task Force WebEx 9/11/2026 |
- 9/11/26 Agenda
- 9/11/26 Minutes
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| Oct. 9, 2026 |
Fitness to Stand Trial Task Force WebEx 10/9/2026 |
- 10/9/26 Agenda
- 10/9/26 Minutes
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Membership
The Task Force shall submit a report containing its findings and any recommendations to the Supreme Court and the General Assembly on or before November 1, 2026. The Task Force shall be dissolved following the submission of the report.
| Statute Description |
Appointee |
| A member of the House of Representatives, appointed by the Speaker of the House, who shall serve as co-chair of the Task Force |
Representative Lindsay LaPointe |
| A member of the House of Representatives, appointed by the Minority Leader of the House |
Representative Dennis Tipsword |
| A member of the Senate appointed by the President of the Senate, who shall serve as co-chair of the Task Force |
Senator Karina Villa |
| A member of the Senate, appointed by the Minority Leader of the Senate |
Senator Steve McClure |
| 1 of 2 members appointed by the Illinois Supreme Court |
Honorable Daniel J. Emge |
| 2 of 2 members appointed by the Illinois Supreme Court |
Honorable Paul B. Novak |
| The Secretary of Human Services or the Secretary's designee |
Dr. Sharon Coleman |
| A member nominated by a statewide organization that represents State's Attorneys and appointed by the Governor |
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| A member nominated by a statewide organization that represents public defenders and appointed by the Governor |
Jennifer Maples |
| A member nominated by a statewide organization that represents sheriffs and appointed by the Governor |
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| A member representing the federally mandated Protection and Advocacy System for people with mental illness in the State of Illinois, appointed by the Governor |
Amanda Antholt |
| A member representing an organization or agency providing community-based mental health services, appointed by the Governor |
Christina Overton |
| A member representing a nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion of mental health, well-being, and illness prevention, appointed by the Governor |
Mark Heyrman |
| A member who is a licensed clinical psychologist with specialized forensic training and experience conducting court-ordered fitness evaluations in Illinois, appointed by the Governor |
Dr. Ray Kim |
| A member who is a licensed clinical psychologist with specialized forensic training and experience providing fitness restoration services in Illinois, appointed by the Governor |
Dr. Casey Sharpe |
IDHS Administrative Support
Aindrea Clark: aindrea.clark2@illinois.gov
