Bill > SB0287

This bill amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 to prevent automatic expungement of juvenile court and law enforcement records for a minor who has attempted to commit a "disqualified offense". A disqualified offense refers to a list of serious criminal offenses, such as murder, sexual offenses, aggravated battery, kidnapping, and various weapons and violent crimes. Previously, the law allowed for automatic expungement of juvenile records two years after a case was closed if certain conditions were met, but this bill specifically removes the automatic expungement provision for cases involving attempts to commit these serious offenses. This means that juveniles who attempt to commit a disqualified offense will not have their records automatically cleared after two years, potentially preserving a record that could impact future opportunities such as employment, education, or professional licensing. The bill aims to maintain a more comprehensive record for serious criminal attempts, even when committed by minors.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=287&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104