Illinois SB1655 amends the Juvenile Court Act to establish procedures for determining a minor's fitness to stand trial, including evaluations.
Illinois SB1655 amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 by adding a new Part 5A concerning Fitness to Stand Trial for minors. The bill sets forth procedures for raising the issue of a minor's fitness, including the burden of proof and presumptions. It mandates evaluations by qualified experts, conducted in the least restrictive environment, and requires reports detailing the minor's condition and recommendations for attaining fitness. The court must determine whether the minor is unfit and, if so, whether in-court assistance or services can render the minor fit.
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