Illinois Enacts Law to Prevent Police Detention of Minors Under 13

Illinois enacts law to prevent police detention of minors under 13

A new Illinois law, signed Friday, prevents police from arresting minor offenders younger than 13 years old, raising the minimum age from the prior age of 10.

Peters spearheads law to raise Illinois’ juvenile detention age

SPRINGFIELD — A new law from State Senator Robert Peters will raise the minimum age at which minors can be detained and limit detention in certain situations where the minor is not charged with a violent crime, making it clear the state is prioritizing rehabilitation and addressing the root causes of delinquent behavior. “We must work together to tackle the underlying issues that are exacerbating delinquency in our neighborhoods – whether those …