Bill > HB3281

This bill amends the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986 to modify how law enforcement handles domestic violence situations involving juveniles. The key change is that when a law enforcement officer has reason to believe a person has been abused by a family or household member, the officer is still required to prevent further abuse, but now has more discretion when the alleged offender is a juvenile. Instead of mandatory arrest, the officer can use the Adolescent Domestic Battery Typology Tool to assess the situation and may choose to divert the juvenile or help the juvenile and their family find alternative placement. If an arrest is not made, the officer is now required to forward the incident report to the State's Attorney's office for review. The bill maintains the existing provisions for law enforcement to support victims, such as helping them remove personal belongings, providing information about available resources, offering transportation, and advising about medical attention and evidence preservation. The bill will take effect 90 days after becoming law, providing a transition period for law enforcement to implement the new guidelines.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3281&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104