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Ill. S. Ct. R. 403
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Rule 403 Pleas and Waivers by Persons Under 18
Article IV: Criminal Proceedings — Trial Court | PART A. WAIVERS AND PLEAS
Rule Text
A person under the age of 18 years shall not, except in cases in which the penalty is by fine only, be permitted to enter a plea of guilty or to waive trial by jury, unless he is represented by counsel in open court.
Amendment history: Adopted June 26, 1970, effective September 1, 1970; amended August 9, 1983, effective October 1, 1983.