Code · Illinois · Chapter 730 — CORRECTIONS · Act 5

Sec. 5-4.5-10. OFFENSE CLASSIFICATIONS.

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(a)FELONY CLASSIFICATIONS. Felonies are classified, for the purpose of sentencing, as follows:

(1)First degree murder (as a separate class of felony).

(2)Class X felonies.

(3)Class 1 felonies.

(4)Class 2 felonies.

(5)Class 3 felonies.

(6)Class 4 felonies.

(b)MISDEMEANOR CLASSIFICATIONS. Misdemeanors are classified, for the purpose of sentencing, as follows:

(1)Class A misdemeanors.

(2)Class B misdemeanors.

(3)Class C misdemeanors.

(c)PETTY AND BUSINESS OFFENSES. Petty offenses and business offenses are not classified.