IL SB0202

Amends the Juvenile Court Act to require mandatory commitment to the Department of Juvenile Justice for minors age 13+ adjudged delinquent for first degree murder, attempted first degree murder, or firearm discharge on school grounds resulting in bodily injury or death.

Mandates commitment until age 21 without possibility of aftercare release, furlough, or authorized absence for 5 years from commitment date, with credit for pre-commitment custody time toward that 5-year period.

Requires courts to review individualized factors including age, criminal background, assessments, educational/health background, community services, and available Department services before ordering commitment.

Allows State's Attorney to prosecute minors as adults as an alternative to juvenile court proceedings for these serious offenses.

First degree murder offenders must be placed on aftercare release until age 21 upon facility release, unless sooner discharged or custodianship terminated.