What an Offense Level Means
730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-25 — Class X down to Class C, from 6 to 30 years in prison to 30 days in jail
| Class | Prison or jail | Probation up to |
|---|---|---|
| ClassClass X felony | Prison or jailNot less than 6 years and not more than 30 years, with no probation | Probation up toNone |
| ClassClass 1 felony | Prison or jailNot less than 4 years and not more than 15 years | Probation up to4 years |
| ClassClass 2 felony | Prison or jailNot less than 3 years and not more than 7 years | Probation up to4 years |
| ClassClass 3 felony | Prison or jailNot less than 2 years and not more than 5 years | Probation up to30 months |
| ClassClass 4 felony | Prison or jailNot less than one year and not more than 3 years | Probation up to30 months |
Who handles this in Illinois: Illinois State Bar Association, Illinois Lawyer Finder; and legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Illinois directory.
| Class | Jail | Fine up to |
|---|---|---|
| ClassClass A misdemeanor | JailLess than one year | Fine up to$2,500 |
| ClassClass B misdemeanor | JailNot more than 6 months | Fine up to$1,500 |
| ClassClass C misdemeanor | JailNot more than 30 days | Fine up to$1,500 |
For each felony offense the fine may be up to $25,000 or the amount the offense specifies, whichever is greater. Unless the law says otherwise, the minimum fine for a misdemeanor or felony is $75, and a fine can be added to probation, conditional discharge or imprisonment.
Extended terms, higher for each felony class, apply where the sentencing code's conditions for them are met. Whether one applies in a particular case is a question for a licensed Illinois attorney.
Sources for this section (9)
- 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-25 — CLASS X FELONIES; SENTENCE
- 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-30 — CLASS 1 FELONIES; SENTENCE
- 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-35 — CLASS 2 FELONIES; SENTENCE
- 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-40 — CLASS 3 FELONIES; SENTENCE
- 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-45 — CLASS 4 FELONIES; SENTENCE
- 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-50 — SENTENCE PROVISIONS; ALL FELONIES
- 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-55 — CLASS A MISDEMEANORS; SENTENCE
- 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-60 — CLASS B MISDEMEANORS; SENTENCE
- 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-65 — CLASS C MISDEMEANORS; SENTENCE
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Illinois attorney.