December 17, 2014
Illinois is one of only 14 states which does not require an initial hearing in juvenile court prior to a youth being transferred to criminal court. There is also no option in Illinois for judges to reverse the transfer based on circumstances, background, applicability of the charge, etc.
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Cook County Board President Seeks End to Automatic Juvenile Court Transfers to Adult Criminal Court
Cook County Board President, Toni Preckwinkle, is seeking to end automatic transfer of juveniles to Adult Court, a system she says disproportionately impacts African American and Hispanic youth charged with certain felony offenses.