IL HB0438

Court may order parents, guardians, or legal custodians of first-time juvenile offenders convicted of gang-related crimes to attend antigang violence parenting classes while retaining custody of the minor.

Department of Children and Family Services shall establish curriculum for parenting classes including victim impact meetings, gang/drug identification training, adolescent communication skills, support agency resources, and penalties for gang offenses and parental aiding/abetting.

Parents, guardians, or persons liable for minor's support shall pay for parenting classes unless court finds insufficient financial ability, with court considering household income, obligations, dependents, and payment plan options.

State's Attorney may bring forcible entry and detainer actions without property owner consent to evict tenants who use leased premises for firearm-related violations (Firearm Owners Identification Card Act violations, deadly weapons crimes, or municipal/county firearms ordinances).

Eviction judgments under this provision may be stayed no longer than 7 days unless all parties agree, and sheriff must execute eviction orders within 7 days of entry or expiration of any stay.