Illinois HB5020 amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 to allow extended jurisdiction juvenile prosecutions for minors aged 15 and older.
Illinois HB5020 amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 to allow the State's Attorney to file a written petition to designate a proceeding as an extended jurisdiction juvenile prosecution for minors aged 15 and older. The petition must be filed prior to the commencement of the minor's trial. The judge must consider various factors, including the minor's age, impetuosity, level of maturity, history, and circumstances of the offense, when determining if the proceeding should be designated as an extended jurisdiction juvenile prosecution.
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