IL SB3140

Illinois Juvenile Justice Commission must develop a plan to ensure adequate alternatives to detention and prevent deeper justice system involvement for children ages 10-12 in contact with the juvenile justice system.

Commission shall explore and document available services and supports for families with children ages 10-12 and make recommendations to Governor and General Assembly to address service gaps.

Commission must consider strategies including eliminating racial disparities in community-based services, creating specialized foster homes, addressing child welfare responses, behavioral health services, and addressing needs of female and LGBTQ youth.

Commission shall issue initial findings report by January 1, 2023, and final report with recommendations by July 1, 2023, with extended planning for juveniles older than 12 due by September 1, 2024.

Act takes effect upon becoming law and requires Commission input from detention superintendents, probation officers, state agencies, child welfare providers, youth advocates, and community service providers.