HB5310

JUV CT-TRANSFER-VENUE

Final Passage·5/21/26

Illinois HB5310 amends the Juvenile Court Act to allow for the transfer of juvenile court cases to the county of the minor's residence.

HB5310 amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 to allow the transfer of juvenile court cases to the county where the minor resides. The court initiating the proceedings may transfer the case at any time before or after adjudication. The clerk of the transferring court must send an authenticated copy of the court record to the receiving court within 15 working days. The receiving court must set a status hearing within 10 business days and review the record immediately. The reviewing court must notify the transferring court within 20 business days whether it accepts the case.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · May 21
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

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6
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 5

2:00 PM

Senate Criminal Law Committee Hearing

Mar 26

2:00 PM

House Judiciary - Criminal Committee Hearing

History

Jun 18

House

Sent to the Governor

May 21

Senate

Third Reading - Passed; 059-000-000

May 21

House

Passed Both Houses