Bill > HB4640

This bill amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 to strengthen protections for minors during custodial interrogations, which are questioning sessions conducted by law enforcement when a person is in custody. Specifically, it mandates that any oral, written, or sign language statement made by a minor during such an interrogation, if they were not represented by legal counsel throughout the entire process, cannot be used as evidence against them. This rule applies in two key situations: first, in any juvenile court proceeding where the minor could potentially face an adult criminal sentence, including under an extended jurisdiction juvenile prosecution (a process where a juvenile case can be handled with adult criminal procedures), and second, in any proceeding under the Criminal Code of 2012, which is the state's main body of criminal law. The intent is to ensure minors have legal representation when facing potentially serious charges and questioning by authorities.

https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=4640&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104