Illinois HB3548 amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 to adjust time limits for trials and detention of minors in juvenile delinquency cases.
HB3548 modifies the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 to reduce the time frame for adjudicating subsequent delinquency petitions from 160 days to 120 days from the conclusion of the first petition trial. It also limits the detention period of a minor to 70 days for any single matter, down from 140 days. The bill specifies conditions under which the trial period can be extended, such as delays caused by the minor, continuances, or the need for DNA testing results.
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