Bill > SB2191

This bill amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 to modify speedy trial and detention provisions for minors with pending delinquency petitions. The bill reduces the time frame for adjudicating multiple delinquency petitions from 160 to 120 days after the first petition is resolved. It creates a new section specifically addressing pretrial detention, establishing that when a minor is in detention or shelter care, their trial must be held within 30 calendar days of the detention order, and no later than 45 calendar days from the order date. The bill provides exceptions for cases involving serious offenses like those resulting in death or great bodily harm, where trials may be continued up to 70 calendar days. If time limits are not met, the bill mandates the immediate release of the minor from detention. The legislation also clarifies that a minor does not need to formally demand a trial for these speedy trial provisions to apply, and it prevents minors from being held longer than the specified time periods while awaiting trial. Additionally, the bill addresses potential extensions for extended juvenile jurisdiction prosecutions and waiver of jurisdiction motions, ensuring that these procedural considerations do not unduly prolong a minor's detention.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2191&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104