Ill. R. Cir. Ct. Dupage Cnty. 17.04

As amended through September 23, 2024

Rule 17.04 - DIVERSION-INTAKE CRITERIA

Prime factors to be considered in electing to file a petition in Juvenile Court, or in the alternative to refer the case to an agency, association or other person, or undertake some other action, are as follows:

(a) The need for intervention or supervision by the Court for the welfare or safety of the child or protection of the public, considering:

(1) The conduct of the child and the parents.

(2) The availability of appropriate resources and the amenability of parents and child to make use thereof.

(3) The best interest of the child, parents and community.

(4) Whether previous diversion had been attempted following a preliminary conference.

(b) The fitness, ability, and willingness of the parents to care for, protect, train, control, educate and discipline the child.

(c) The gravity of a violation of the law, if any.

(d) The sufficiency of jurisdictional facts.

(e) The ability to meet the required burden of proof.

Ill. R. Cir. Ct. Dupage Cnty. 17.04