How SB 1784 changes current law

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The bill modifies existing laws related to juvenile justice in Illinois by updating the parameters for detention, jurisdiction, and the operation of the Illinois Juvenile Justice Commission.

• 20 ILCS 505/17a-9

  The Commission shall study the impact of, develop timelines, and propose a funding structure to accommodate the expansion of the jurisdiction of the Illinois Juvenile Court to include youth age 17 under the jurisdiction of the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. → The Commission shall study the impact of, develop timelines, and propose a funding structure to accommodate the expansion of the jurisdiction of the Illinois Juvenile Court to include youth age 17 under the jurisdiction of the Juvenile Court Act of 1987.

  This change reaffirms the Commission's responsibilities regarding the inclusion of youth aged 17 in juvenile court jurisdiction.

• 705 ILCS 405/5-410

  No minor under 13 years of age shall be admitted, kept, or detained in a detention facility unless a local youth service provider, including a provider through the Comprehensive Community Based Youth Services network, has been contacted and has not been able to accept the minor. → No minor under 12 years of age shall be admitted, kept, or detained in a detention facility unless a local youth service provider, including a provider through the Comprehensive Community Based Youth Services network, has been contacted and has not been able to accept the minor.

  This change raises the age threshold for minors to be admitted to detention facilities under certain conditions from 13 to 12.

• 705 ILCS 405/5-410

  On and after July 1, 2027, minors age 12 years of age and under 13 years of age and charged with first degree murder, aggravated criminal sexual assault, aggravated battery in which a firearm was used in the offense, or aggravated vehicular hijacking, may be kept or detained in an authorized detention facility. → On and after July 1, 2027, minors age 12 years of age and under 13 years of age and charged with first degree murder, aggravated criminal sexual assault, aggravated battery in which a firearm was used in the offense, or aggravated vehicular hijacking, may be kept or detained in an authorized detention facility.

  This provision defines the conditions under which certain minors could be detained in secure facilities for serious offenses and maintains existing rules.

• 705 ILCS 405/5-410

  Any minor 10 years of age or older arrested pursuant to this Act where there is probable cause to believe that the minor is a delinquent minor and that (i) secure custody is a matter of immediate and urgent necessity for the protection of the minor or of the person or property of another... → Any minor 10 years of age or older arrested pursuant to this Act where there is probable cause to believe that the minor is a delinquent minor and that (i) secure custody is a matter of immediate and urgent necessity for the protection of the minor or of the person or property of another...

  The amended wording maintains the current detention conditions for minors aged 10 and older without any change.

• 705 ILCS 405/5-410

  A minor under 13 years of age shall not be admitted, kept, or detained in a detention facility unless a local youth service provider...

  The provision explicitly prohibits the detention of minors under a specific age without prior local youth service consultation.