House Sponsors: MADIGAN,MJ-FLOWERS-CURRIE-FEIGENHOLTZ-LANG AND DAVIS,MONIQUE. Short description: JUV CT-MINORS RIGHT-DELNQUNCY Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Provides that in delinquency proceedings, minors have all the procedural rights of adults in criminal proceedings, unless specifically precluded by laws that enhance the protection of the minors. Requires the minor to be represented by counsel and to have the right to be present, to be heard, to present evidence material to the proceedings, to cross-examine witnesses, and to examine pertinent court files and re- cords. Provides that a confession, statement, or admission may not be introduced against a minor under 10 on the allegations of a delin- quency petition. Provides that there is a reebuttable presumption that a confession, statement, or admission made by a child at least 10 but under 15 years of age is inadmissible. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status