IL SB1923

Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 to allow judges discretion to order disclosure of juvenile court records to media, agencies, and properly interested persons, subject to notice requirements and consideration of the minor's confidentiality and rehabilitation interests.

Requires actual notice to the minor's attorney, guardian ad litem, parents, or legal guardian before juvenile court records can be inspected, with pending cases referred to the attorney and closed cases referred to the chief judge.

Maintains public access to names, addresses, and offenses of minors adjudicated delinquent for serious crimes including first-degree murder, sexual assault, gang-related felonies, firearm offenses, and certain drug offenses.

Requires State's Attorneys to notify schools when minors are adjudicated delinquent for felonies or weapons violations, with access limited to principals and designated guidance counselors.

Records obtained in violation of confidentiality provisions are inadmissible in criminal or civil proceedings and do not disqualify minors from public office or public benefits.