SB2973

Illinois SB2973 amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 to ensure minors cannot be interrogated without counsel present if an adult criminal sentence.

Illinois SB2973 amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 to ensure minors cannot be interrogated without counsel present if an adult criminal sentence is possible. The bill makes any statement made by a minor during custodial interrogation inadmissible as evidence if counsel is not present. It also prohibits minors from waiving their right to counsel during such interrogations. This applies to minors under 15 years of age involved in acts that would be crimes if committed by an adult.