Illinois § 5-701
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5-701, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-701.
Social investigation report. Upon the order of the court, a social investigation report shall be prepared and delivered to the parties at least 3 days prior to the sentencing hearing. The written report of social investigation shall include an investigation and report of the minor's physical and mental history and condition, family situation and background, economic status, education, occupation, personal habits, minor's history of delinquency or criminality or other matters which have been brought to the attention of the juvenile court, information about special resources known to the person preparing the report which might be available to assist in the minor's rehabilitation, and any other matters which may be helpful to the court or which the court directs to be included. Any minor found to be guilty of a sex offense as defined by the Sex Offender Management Board Act shall be required as part of the social investigation to submit to a sex offender evaluation. The evaluation shall be performed in conformance with the standards developed under the Sex Offender Management Board Act and by an evaluator approved by the Board. (Source: P.A. 93-616, eff. 1-1-04.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 5-701
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5-701 cover?
Section 5-701 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Illinois § 5-701?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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How does Illinois § 5-701 apply to my situation?
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