Crime & Traffic

TASC stands for Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities. TASC is a nonprofit organization that offers people with substance abuse and mental health issues an alternative to incarceration. In addition to court-referred TASC probation A criminal court sentence which releases a person into the community. They are under supervision and given certain conditions. , TASC offers treatment planning, case management, and recovery support. For more information, contact the TASC Hotline at 618-418-4777.

Who is eligible for TASC probation?

If you are charged with a crime and have a substance use disorder, the court may allow you to participate in TASC probation instead of imposing a traditional sentence. TASC probation is available only if certain eligibility requirements are met.

You are not eligible for TASC probation if:

• You are being charged with a crime of violence;
• You are being charged on specific sections of the Illinois Controlled Substance Act, the Cannabis Control Act, or the Methamphetamine and Community Protection Act;
• You have two or more violent crime convictions;
• You have any other pending felony A serious crime that is punishable by more than one year in prison charges;
• You are on parole A release from prison. It allows someone to serve time outside of prison as long as they follow certain conditions. or probation and the supervising authority does not consent When someone gives permission for someone else to do something ;
• You were admitted to TASC probation 2 prior occasions within a consecutive 2-year period;
• You’ve been convicted of residential burglary The entry or attempted entry of any fixed structure, vehicle, or vessel used for regular residence, industry, or business, with or without force, with intent to commit a felony or larceny and have one or more felony convictions on your record;
• You are being charged with a DUI or similar crime; or
• You are being charged with a reckless homicide The killing of one human being by another; includes willful murder and negligent homicide. or reckless homicide of an unborn child caused by driving under the influence The operation of any vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or narcotics. . 

20 ILCS 301/40-5. If you have further questions about eligibility, talk to a lawyer Someone who represents clients in courts or who gives legal advice .

How do I vacate the conviction after completing TASC probation?

If you receive TASC probation and successfully complete the program, you may be able to ask the court to vacate your conviction When someone is declared guilty of a crime by a court and dismiss the case. 

You qualify if all of the following apply: 

• You were convicted and sentenced to TASC probation;
• You successfully completed your probation;
• You do not have a previous felony conviction; and
• You have not previously been granted a vacation of judgment An official decision by a court that ends the dispute between parties under TASC probation.

If you meet these requirements, you can file a Motion A request to the judge to make the court or a party in the case do something to Vacate a Judgment of Conviction. This Motion must be filed after the judgment was entered, and no later than 60 days after you are discharged from your probation. 

If you qualify, the judge should vacate the conviction and dismiss the case. However, the judge can deny To refuse or say no your request if they believe that what happened in the case, your background, character, or current situation are reasons not to grant it.

Currently, there are no statewide forms to ask the court to vacate a TASC probation. Contact the circuit court clerk where the arrest happened to ask if they have forms you can use. You can also check the circuit clerk’s website. 

Can I clear my record after TASC probation?

After your conviction is vacated and the charges are dismissed Cases dismissed with no further action anticipated. , you can ask the court to expunge To physically remove someone's name from a legal record. the case from your record. Applicable waiting periods apply. Learn more about expunging or sealing a criminal record and waiting periods.