Illinois Law Enforcement Certification Review Panel
ILETSB Review Panel
Summary
The Illinois Law Enforcement Certification Review Panel is a 13-member body embedded within ILETSB under 50 ILCS 705/3.1, added by the SAFE-T Act (2022). The Governor appoints 4 members including 3 community residents from high-need areas (non-LE civilians) and 1 State's Attorney representative; the Attorney General appoints 9 members including 5 LE representatives, 2 minority LE association members, 1 victims' advocate, and 1 general Illinois resident. The Panel conducts formal evidentiary hearings on discretionary decertification complaints, with hearing officers recommending findings. Final decertification decisions rest with the full ILETSB Board, making Panel determinations advisory in effect. Members serve 3-year terms without pay and receive mandatory training on policing law and community relations.
Independence Scorecard
| Appointment | Mixed (multi-branch) |
|---|---|
| Term length | 3 years |
| Removal standard | For cause only |
| Budget independence | Executive discretion |
| Subpoena power | Yes |
| Compel testimony | Yes |
| Records access | Full access |
| Public reports required | No |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- Illinois Police Training Act
- Citation
- 50 ILCS 705/3.1
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
Law enforcement officers subject to discretionary decertification proceedings under ILETSB