JUV CT-COMMUNITY MEDIATION Senate SponsorsSen. Rachel Ventura 1/27/2026SenateReferred to Assignments 705 ILCS 405/5-310705 ILCS 405/5-705Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Provides that either the court or the State's Attorney, or both, (rather than the State's Attorney) or an entity designated by the State's Attorney, may establish community mediation programs designed to provide citizen participation in addressing juvenile delinquency. Provides that prior to entering a sentence, the court shall require the parties involved to consider participation in a restorative practice, such as a conference or circle as defined in the Code of Civil Procedure, to identify and repair harm to the extent possible, address trauma, reduce the likelihood of further harm, and strengthen community ties by focusing on the needs and obligations of all parties involved through a participatory process. Provides that participation in the process shall be voluntary by all parties, and any resulting agreement shall contain only reasonable and proportionate obligations. Provides that the agreement shall be recommended to the court as an alternative to sentencing. 1/27/2026SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura 1/27/2026SenateFirst Reading 1/27/2026SenateReferred to Assignments