Bill > HB3415

This bill amends the Unified Code of Corrections to require that the law enforcement agency of the county where a youth was originally committed receive written notice at least 30 days before the youth's target release date from the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). The bill adds a new subsection (g-1) to an existing section that already provides notification requirements for prosecuting attorneys and crime victims. This change expands the existing notification process to include local law enforcement, giving them advance warning about the potential release of a juvenile offender. The bill builds upon existing provisions that outline the process for determining aftercare release for youth committed to the DJJ, which includes considerations such as the nature of the original offense, the youth's risk of reoffending, and the youth's progress while in detention. The goal appears to be to ensure that local law enforcement is informed about and prepared for the potential release of a juvenile offender back into their community.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3415&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104