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Summary
This bill changes the rules for extended jurisdiction juvenile (EJJ) prosecutions in Illinois, which apply to minors charged with serious offenses. It affects youth in the juvenile justice system facing severe felony charges, altering how they are prosecuted and sentenced. The changes matter because they impact whether certain minors are tried in juvenile or adult court and the types of sentences they receive.
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