SB2156: JUV DETENTION CENTR-TASK FORCE

Legislative Summary

Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Changes the name of the Task Force to the Child First Reform Task Force and creates it within the Juvenile Justice Commission. Provides that the purpose of the Task Force is to review and study the current state of juvenile detention centers across the State. The Task Force shall consider the conditions and administration of individual juvenile detention centers, identify the resources needed to consistently meet the minimum standards set by the Department of Juvenile Justice and the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, evaluate complaints arising out of juvenile detention centers, identify best practices to provide detention center care, propose community-based alternatives to juvenile detention, and advise on the creation of the Youth Advisory Agency with youth justice advisors and district youth advisory offices in each circuit court district. Requires the Task Force to also make recommendations for policy changes at the Department of Juvenile Justice to support child-first directives aligned with the policies and practices established in the Convention on the Rights of the Child that was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on November 20, 1989. Adds to membership on the Task Force, a member appointed by the Lieutenant Governor from the Justice, Equity, and Opportunity Initiative, a member appointed by the Secretary of Human Services, and a member appointed by the Director of the Illinois State Police. Adds additional duties to the Task Force. Provides that the members of the Task Force shall select 2 co-chairs from among themselves at their first meeting. Provides that the Juvenile Justice Commission (rather than the Department of Juvenile Justice) shall provide administrative support for the Task Force. Provides that the provisions are repealed on January 1, 2028 (rather than January 1, 2027). makes other changes. Effective immediately.