HB5270 amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 to establish procedures for determining a minor's fitness to stand trial.
HB5270 introduces a new Part in the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 concerning Fitness to Stand Trial. It sets the unfitness standard for minors, outlines procedures to raise the issue of unfitness, and specifies the burden of proof. The bill mandates fitness evaluations by qualified experts, requiring evaluations to be conducted in the least restrictive environment. It details the requirements for services to attain fitness, the period allowed to attain fitness, initial and subsequent progress reports, periodic hearings, and in-court assistance.
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