HB5020 amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 to allow extended jurisdiction juvenile prosecutions for minors aged 15 and older.
HB5020 amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 to allow extended jurisdiction juvenile prosecutions for minors aged 15 and older. The State's Attorney may file a written petition to designate a proceeding as an extended jurisdiction juvenile prosecution if the minor is 15 years or older and the offense would be a felony if committed by an adult. The judge must conduct a hearing to determine if there is probable cause to believe the allegations are true.
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