SB 2513

Abstract

Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 and the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that a minor shall not knowingly and voluntarily and without threat or coercion use a computer or electronic communication device to transmit an indecent visual depiction of himself or herself to another person. Provides that a person shall not possess a visual depiction transmitted to the person in violation of this provision. Provides that it is not a violation if the person who receives the depiction took reasonable steps, whether successful or not, to destroy or eliminate the visual depiction within a reasonable time after discovering the depiction. Provides that a person 18 years of age or older who violates the provision is guilty of a Class B misdemeanor. Provides that a minor who transmits the indecent visual depiction shall be adjudicated a delinquent minor under the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Provides that a minor who transmits the indecent visual depiction who has previously been adjudicated for such violation may be either adjudicated a delinquent minor under the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 or subject to discretionary transfer for prosecution under the criminal laws of the State in accordance with the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Provides for the automatic expungement of the juvenile law enforcement and court records of a minor charged with or adjudicated delinquent for the violation.