HB 4655

Abstract

Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 relating to truant minors in need of supervision. Adds a legislative intent provision. Provides that a minor found to be a truant minor in need of supervision may be ordered to attend school in a non-disruptive manner until the minor's 17th birthday. Provides that upon a finding of contempt against the minor or guardian, the court may sentence the minor or guardian to a period of incarceration in the county jail in the case of a guardian, or in the nearest juvenile detention facility, in the case of a minor; provided that the court shall contemporaneously enter a purge order which provides that the minor or guardian may be released from custody upon verification that the minor is attending school as certified by the Regional Office of Education. Provides that incarceration of a minor pursuant to this provision shall not be designated as a status offense by any juvenile detention facility. Effective immediately.