Sec. 407.1. Any person 18 years of age or over who violates any subsection of Section 401, Section 404 or Section 405 by using, engaging or employing a person under 18 years of age to deliver a controlled, counterfeit or look-alike substance may be sentenced to imprisonment for a term up to three times the maximum amount authorized by the pertinent subsection of Section 401, Section 404 or Section 405.
Illinois Compiled Statute
720 ILCS 570/407.1
Offense Description
Delivery of controlled or counterfeit substances by persons under age 18
Offense Classification
Class X Felony
Statutory Penalties & Sentencing Scope
6 to 30 years IDOC (Non-probationable mandatory prison) · Fine up to $25,000
Supreme Court Rule 551 Mandatory Court Appearance
Under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 551, personal court appearance before a judge is mandatory. The defendant cannot satisfy this charge by mail, electronic payment, or pre-set bail forfeiture.
Detention Eligible: The State's Attorney may petition the court for denial of pretrial release under 725 ILCS 5/110-6.1 (Class X). Standard: Specific, real, and present threat to safety of any person or community.
Secretary of State Driver's License Action
Standard Administrative Protocol: No automatic driver's license suspension or mandatory revocation is triggered by this offense code alone upon citation.
Under Illinois law, 720 ILCS 570/407.1 (Delivery of controlled or counterfeit substances by persons under age 18) is classified as a Class X Felony. Statutory sentencing scope: 6 to 30 years IDOC (Non-probationable mandatory prison) · Fine up to $25,000. Court appearance is mandatory under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 551, and pretrial release is subject to detention eligibility under the SAFE-T Act (725 ILCS 5/110-6.1).
Offense Class & Sentencing ScopeClass X Felony
6 to 30 years IDOC (Non-probationable mandatory prison) · Fine up to $25,000
Court Appearance MandateRule 551 Mandatory Court
Under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 551, personal court appearance before a judge is mandatory. The defendant cannot satisfy this charge by mail, electronic payment, or pre-set bail forfeiture.
Detention Eligible: The State's Attorney may petition the court for denial of pretrial release under 725 ILCS 5/110-6.1 (Class X). Standard: Specific, real, and present threat to safety of any person or community.
Secretary of State License SanctionStandard Administrative Protocol
No automatic driver's license suspension or mandatory revocation is triggered by this offense code alone upon citation.
Sec. 407.1. Any person 18 years of age or over who violates any subsection of Section 401, Section 404 or Section 405 by using, engaging or employing a person under 18 years of age to deliver a controlled, counterfeit or look-alike substance may be sentenced to imprisonment for a term up to three times the maximum amount authorized by the pertinent subsection of Section 401, Section 404 or Section 405.
(Source: P.A. 91-297, eff. 1-1-00.)
Frequently Asked Questions & Legal Analysis
Authoritative Statutory Guidance
What is the statutory penalty and sentencing range for 720 ILCS 570/407.1 in Illinois?
Under Illinois law, 720 ILCS 570/407.1 (Delivery of controlled or counterfeit substances by persons under age 18) is classified as a Class X Felony.
Sentencing Scope: 6 to 30 years IDOC (Non-probationable mandatory prison) · Fine up to $25,000
Is a court appearance mandatory for 720 ILCS 570/407.1 under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 551?
Mandatory Personal Appearance Required: Under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 551, personal court appearance before a judge is mandatory. The defendant cannot satisfy this charge by mail, electronic payment, or pre-set bail forfeiture.
Is an individual accused of 720 ILCS 570/407.1 detainable before trial under the SAFE-T Act?
Detention Eligible: Detention Eligible: The State's Attorney may petition the court for denial of pretrial release under 725 ILCS 5/110-6.1 (Class X). Standard: Specific, real, and present threat to safety of any person or community.
What Secretary of State driver's license sanctions apply to 720 ILCS 570/407.1?
Standard Administrative Protocol: No automatic driver's license suspension or mandatory revocation is triggered by this offense code alone upon citation.
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Illinois Supreme Court Citation720 ILCS 570/407.1 (West 2026)
The Bluebook Style (21st ed.)720 Ill. Comp. Stat. 570/407.1 (2026)
Canonical Web Referencehttps://ilcsindex.com/statutes/720-ilcs-570-407.1