IL SB3637

Amends the Juvenile Court Act to establish three pathways for expunging juvenile law enforcement and court records: immediately upon arrest without petition filing, upon turning 18 with certain conditions, and at age 21 or 5 years after proceedings end with a clean record.

Eliminates filing fees for expungement petitions and requires arresting agencies to notify minors and parents of expungement rights with written information packets explaining the process and benefits.

Allows persons with expunged records to treat the offense as if it never occurred and prohibits disclosure requirements on employment, credit, or other applications, with exceptions only for law enforcement and certain government agencies.

Establishes a $30 additional fine on criminal convictions, with $10 going to the State Police, $10 to the State's Attorney, and $10 to the Circuit Clerk to fund juvenile record expungement procedures.

Amends the Illinois Human Rights Act to prohibit employers from inquiring about or using expunged juvenile records as grounds for hiring, promotion, or other employment decisions.