Illinois HB4640 amends the Juvenile Court Act to ensure minors cannot be interrogated without counsel present.
Illinois HB4640 amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 to ensure that minors cannot be interrogated without the presence of counsel. Specifically, any statement made by a minor during a custodial interrogation without counsel present is inadmissible as evidence if an adult criminal sentence is possible. This applies to proceedings under the Juvenile Court Act and the Criminal Code of 2012. Additionally, minors cannot waive their right to counsel during these proceedings.
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