The future of 17-year-olds in Illinois’ justice system Legislation signed in 2009 (Public Act 095-1031) provided that 17-year-olds charged with misdemeanors would move from adult to juvenile court jurisdiction effective January 1, 2010. The legislation also mandated the state study the impact of the new law and make recommendations concerning raising the juvenile court age … Continue reading Raising the Age of Juvenile Court Jurisdiction