Juvenile Court Act-Rockford

PURPOSE OF COURSE:           This 1 day, 8-hour training program is a practically oriented training course designed for experienced and novice patrol officers.  It addresses significant and problematic substantive and procedural juvenile law issues.  It is supported by extensive outline materials and copies of the Juvenile Court Act.

NEMRT has designed this program to be a stimulating one.  We want to motivate participants to become aware and curious about the various issues pertaining to juvenile justice and the detention of juveniles.  Each module has been designed to relate back to participants' professional experiences.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:          This course has been designed to provide all peace officers, regardless of their primary assignments, with a thorough update of Chapter 705; Act 405, the Family Court Act, and Illinois Detention Law:  PA-85-1443.  Topics to be addressed include the following:

• Juvenile Rights

• Revisions to Chapter 705; Act 405

• Police responsibilities

• Revisions to the Illinois Detention Law

COURSE GOALS:         The goals of this course are to provide participants with a detailed study of the Juvenile Court Act, Illinois Chapter 705, including:

• A comprehensive examination of juvenile rights as outlined in the Illinois Constitution, Illinois Chapter 705, and Illinois Detention law:  PA 85-1443

• A detailed examination of the recent revisions enacted to Illinois Chapter 705

• A clear understanding of the responsibilities of the police officer and juvenile officer

• A clear understanding of the elements and provisions of the Illinois Juvenile Court Act

• An understanding of recent Court decisions affecting the implementation of the Juvenile Court Act and the Illinois Juvenile Detention Law.