The Illinois Order on Risk Assessment is a document enacted by the Illinois Supreme Court in 2018 that outlines the process and procedures for determining the risk of harm posed by a person accused of a crime. It mandates that judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and probation officers must assess the risk of that person before a plea agreement is reached, a sentence is imposed, or a defendant is released from custody. The document is intended to ensure that the risk posed by a defendant is accurately assessed in order to ensure that appropriate and effective services and supervision are provided. The Order outlines 13 categories of risk factors that must be considered when assessing a defendant, including prior criminal history, substance use, mental health, and employment status. The Illinois Order on Risk Assessment is divided into two types: a static risk assessment and a dynamic risk assessment. The static risk assessment is a risk assessment based on an individual's past criminal history and does not take into account any current or future risks. The dynamic risk assessment, on the other hand, examines both past and present risk factors and can be used to help identify the risk of recidivism.