HB5489

Illinois HB5489 amends the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986 to modify law enforcement response to domestic violence involving juveniles.

Illinois HB5489 amends the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986 to change how law enforcement officers respond to domestic violence involving juveniles. If a law enforcement officer believes a person has been abused, neglected, or exploited by a family or household member, the officer must use all reasonable means to prevent further abuse. If the alleged offender is a juvenile, the officer may choose not to arrest the juvenile and instead may divert the juvenile or assist the juvenile and the juvenile's family in finding alternative placement.