People v. Richardson

In June 2013, Defendant was indicted on criminal sexual assault and criminal sexual abuse charges for acts he allegedly committed when he was age 17. In July 2013, Governor approved legislation, which became effective January 1, 2014, which amended exclusive jurisdiction provision of Juvenile Court Act to apply to minors under age 18. Amendment included saving clause stating that amendment applies to violations committed on or after its effective date. Amendment's saving clause does not violate equal protection, as it is rationally related to its purpose of including 17-year-olds within jurisdiction of Juvenile Court Act in manner to avoid confusion and delay and to preserve judicial resources. (GARMAN, THOMAS, KILBRIDE, KARMEIER, BURKE, and THEIS, concurring.)