IL HB4315

Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 Section 5-505 to make pre-trial conditions hearings mandatory once probable cause is established, rather than discretionary.

Court must conduct a hearing and order minors charged with delinquent acts to comply with five mandatory conditions: not violate criminal statutes, report to court-designated persons or agencies, refrain from possessing firearms or dangerous weapons, reside with parents or in foster home while following their rules, and attend school.

Court may optionally order minors to comply with additional conditions including attending non-residential youth programs, complying with curfews, avoiding designated geographic areas, refraining from contact with specified persons (gang members, drug users/dealers), or other court-ordered conditions.

Removes automobile possession from the list of items minors must refrain from possessing during pre-trial conditions.

Minor must be represented by counsel before any hearing occurs, and the court must provide written copies of pre-trial conditions orders to the minor; either party may request modification or dismissal at any time.