In 1899 the Illinois legislature passed a law establishing a juvenile court that became the cornerstone for juvenile justice throughout the United States. Key features of this act include all of the following EXCEPT:

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In 1899 the Illinois legislature passed a law establishing a juvenile court that became the cornerstone for juvenile justice throughout the United States.  Key features of this act include all of the following EXCEPT:

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The key features of the 1899 Illinois juvenile court law included separating children from adults in institutions, setting special, informal procedural rules for juvenile court, and providing for the use of probation officers. However, defining a delinquent as any detainee younger than 18 years old is not accurate as the definition of delinquency and the age criteria could vary and were not specifically established by this act.

In 1899 the Illinois Legislature Passed a Law Establishing a Juvenile