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IL HB1488

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/5/2015

Primary Sponsor

LaShawn Ford

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Origin

House of Representatives

99th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 by modifying Section 5-715 regarding probation periods for minors.

  • Removes the requirement that probation for minors convicted of forcible felonies (other than first degree murder or Class X felonies) must be at least 5 years.

  • Retains the 5-year minimum probation requirement only for minors found guilty of first degree murder or Class X felonies.

  • Allows courts to terminate probation or conditional discharge earlier based on the minor's conduct and the ends of justice, except for the specified most serious offenses.

Legislative Description

JUV CT-PROBATION

Last Action

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

4/24/2015

Committee Referrals

Rules4/24/2015
Juvenile Justice & System-Involved Youth3/2/2015
Rules2/6/2015

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