MINOR-DCFS CUSTODY-AGE

Amends the Children and Family Services Act and the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Provides that a minor charged with a criminal offense under the Criminal Code of 1961 or the Criminal Code of 2012 or adjudicated delinquent shall not be placed in the custody of or committed to the Department of Children and Family Services by any court, except a minor less than 18 (rather than 15) years of age and committed to the Department of Children and Family Services under the sentencing order provisions of the Delinquency Article of the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 or a minor for whom a basis (deletes independent) of abuse, neglect, or dependency exists. Provides that a delinquent minor may be placed in the custody of the Department of Children and Family Services if the delinquent minor is under 18 (rather than 15) years of age and the court finds that reasonable efforts have been made to prevent or eliminate the need for removal and that continuance in the home of the parent or guardian would be contrary to the minor's welfare. Provides that a delinquent minor may be placed in the custody of the Department of Children and Family Services under the Abused, Neglected, or Dependent Minors Article of the Juvenile Court Act of 1987.