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Introduced
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
In Committee
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Provides that required notification by the court under the Act does not prevent the Department of Juvenile Justice from exercising its release authority under the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that, if a youth is released to aftercare supervision prior to the date set by the court for reporting, the Department shall ensure that a report is given to the court that complies with the requirements of the Act. Provides that the Department shall also make reasonable efforts to facilitate the youth's appearance in court, if required. Provides that, if the court sets a court date after a youth's anticipated release from a Department facility, this does not prevent the Department from exercising its release authority under the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that if a youth is released to aftercare supervision prior to the date set by the court for the youth's return, the Department shall make reasonable efforts to facilitate the youth's appearance in court.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 to clarify the Department of Juvenile Justice's (DJJ) authority to release youth. It specifies that court-ordered notifications do not prevent the DJJ from using its release powers under the Unified Code of Corrections, which is the state's main law governing correctional facilities and sentences. If a youth is released to aftercare supervision, which is a period of supervised release after leaving a facility, before their scheduled court date, the DJJ must ensure a report is given to the court that meets the Act's requirements and make efforts to help the youth attend any required court appearances. Similarly, if the court schedules a court date after a youth is expected to be released from a DJJ facility, this does not stop the DJJ from releasing the youth, and the DJJ must still try to ensure the youth can appear in court if released early to aftercare supervision before a court-ordered return date.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assigned to Criminal Law (on 02/24/2026)
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