IL HB5492

Amends the Unified Code of Corrections to modify parole procedures and conditions for juveniles committed to the Department of Juvenile Justice under the Juvenile Court Act of 1987.

Establishes that juveniles must be released on parole for a period of 6-12 months (set by the Prisoner Review Board), except minors age 13+ adjudicated for first-degree murder who remain committed to the Department of Juvenile Justice.

Allows parole period extensions of 1-12 months if the Department demonstrates by preponderance of evidence that the youth has not substantially complied with parole conditions despite reasonable efforts to reintegrate them.

Permits transition extensions of 1-6 months for exceptional circumstances involving significant clinical need changes to develop post-parole services plans in conjunction with other child-serving agencies.

Requires the Illinois Juvenile Justice Commission to submit a report by December 30, 2012 with recommendations regarding youth-specific parole conditions and to include information about parole extension usage frequency in annual reports.