(705 ILCS 405/5-170)
Sec. 5-170. Representation by counsel.
(a) In a proceeding under this Article, a minor who was under 13 years of age at the time of the commission of an act that if committed by an adult would be a violation of Section 9-1, 9-1.2, 9-2, 9-2.1, 9-3, 9-3.2, 9-3.3, 11-1.20, 11-1.30, 11-1.40, 11-1.50, 11-1.60, 12-13, 12-14, 12-14.1, 12-15, or 12-16 of the Criminal Code of 1961 or the Criminal Code of 2012 must be represented by counsel during the entire custodial interrogation of the minor.
(b) In a judicial proceeding under this Article, a minor may not waive the right to the assistance of counsel in his or her defense.
(Source: P.A. 96-1551, eff. 7-1-11; 97-1150, eff. 1-25-13.)
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