IL HB0111

Creates the Illinois Juvenile Justice Commission with 25 members appointed by the Governor to oversee juvenile justice planning and federal grant allocations under the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974.

Expands the commission's duties to include annual recommendations to the Governor and General Assembly regarding emerging adults in the justice system, recidivism reduction, and prevention of criminal involvement.

Abolishes the Illinois Juvenile Jurisdiction Task Force and transfers its duties to the Illinois Juvenile Justice Commission, including studying the impact of extending juvenile court jurisdiction to youth age 17 and proposing a funding structure by December 31, 2011.

Expands the definition of "delinquent minor" effective January 1, 2023 to include minors under age 19 who commit misdemeanor offenses, in addition to the existing definition covering minors under age 18 who violate any federal, state, county, or municipal law.

Redefines terminology in the Juvenile Court Act, replacing "adjudicatory hearing" with "trial" and "dispositional hearing" with "sentencing hearing."