Measure raising minimum detainment age in Illinois remains in committee

Measure raising minimum detainment age in Illinois remains in committee – Center Square

Sponsored by state Rep. Justin Slaughter, SB 2418 would gradually phase in with detention for 10 and 11 year olds ceasing July 1, 2026, and the change for 12 year olds commencing a year later. The measure would not extend to such violent crimes as murder, aggravated sexual assault and aggravated vehicular hijacking.

Measure raising minimum detainment age in Illinois remains in committee

(The Center Square) – Juvenile Justice Initiative Founder Elizabeth Clarke says minimum detainment age legislation in Illinois could prove to be a critical early step in the fight to steer