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705 ILCS 405/2-23

Kinds of dispositional orders

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(705 ILCS 405/2-23) (from Ch. 37, par. 802-23)
    Sec. 2-23. Kinds of dispositional orders.
    (1) The following kinds of orders of disposition may be made in respect of wards of the court:
        (a) A minor found to be neglected or abused under
    
Section 2-3 or dependent under Section 2-4 may be (1) continued in the custody of the minor's parents, guardian or legal custodian; (2) placed in accordance with Section 2-27; (3) restored to the custody of the parent, parents, guardian, or legal custodian, provided the court shall order the parent, parents, guardian, or legal custodian to cooperate with the Department of Children and Family Services and comply with the terms of an after-care plan or risk the loss of custody of the child and the possible termination of their parental rights; or (4) ordered partially or completely emancipated in accordance with the provisions of the Emancipation of Minors Act.
        If the minor is being restored to the custody of a
    
parent, legal custodian, or guardian who lives outside of Illinois, and an Interstate Compact has been requested and refused, the court may order the Department of Children and Family Services to arrange for an assessment of the minor's proposed living arrangement and for ongoing monitoring of the health, safety, and best interest of the minor and compliance with any order of protective supervision entered in accordance with Section 2-24.
        However, in any case in which a minor is found by the
    
court to be neglected or abused under Section 2-3 of this Act, custody of the minor shall not be restored to any parent, guardian or legal custodian whose acts or omissions or both have been identified, pursuant to subsection (1) of Section 2-21, as forming the basis for the court's finding of abuse or neglect, until such time as a hearing is held on the issue of the best interests of the minor and the fitness of such parent, guardian or legal custodian to care for the minor without endangering the minor's health or safety, and the court enters an order that such parent, guardian or legal custodian is fit to care for the minor.
        (b) A minor found to be dependent under Section 2-4
    
may be (1) placed in accordance with Section 2-27 or (2) ordered partially or completely emancipated in accordance with the provisions of the Emancipation of Minors Act.
        However, in any case in which a minor is found by the
    
court to be dependent under Section 2-4 of this Act, custody of the minor shall not be restored to any parent, guardian or legal custodian whose acts or omissions or both have been identified, pursuant to subsection (1) of Section 2-21, as forming the basis for the court's finding of dependency, until such time as a hearing is held on the issue of the fitness of such parent, guardian or legal custodian to care for the minor without endangering the minor's health or safety, and the court enters an order that such parent, guardian or legal custodian is fit to care for the minor.
        (b-1) A minor between the ages of 18 and 21 may be
    
placed pursuant to Section 2-27 of this Act if (1) the court has granted a supplemental petition to reinstate wardship of the minor pursuant to subsection (2) of Section 2-33, (2) the court has adjudicated the minor a ward of the court, permitted the minor to return home under an order of protection, and subsequently made a finding that it is in the minor's best interest to vacate the order of protection and commit the minor to the Department of Children and Family Services for care and service, or (3) the court returned the minor to the custody of the respondent under Section 2-4b of this Act without terminating the proceedings under Section 2-31 of this Act, and subsequently made a finding that it is in the minor's best interest to commit the minor to the Department of Children and Family Services for care and services.
        (c) When the court awards guardianship to the
    
Department of Children and Family Services, the court shall order: (i) the parents to cooperate with the Department of Children and Family Services, comply with the terms of the service plans, and correct the conditions that require the child to be in care, or risk termination of their parental rights; and (ii) the Department to make diligent efforts in family finding and relative engagement to establish lifelong connections for the minor, consistent with the best interest of the minor, as required under Section 2-27.3.
    (2) Any order of disposition may provide for protective supervision under Section 2-24 and may include an order of protection under Section 2-25.
    Unless the order of disposition expressly so provides, it does not operate to close proceedings on the pending petition, but is subject to modification, not inconsistent with Section 2-28, until final closing and discharge of the proceedings under Section 2-31.
    (3) The court also shall enter any other orders necessary to fulfill the service plan, including, but not limited to, (i) orders requiring parties to cooperate with services, (ii) restraining orders controlling the conduct of any party likely to frustrate the achievement of the goal, and (iii) visiting orders. When the child is placed separately from a sibling, the court shall review the Sibling Contact Support Plan developed under subsection (f) of Section 7.4 of the Children and Family Services Act, if applicable. If the Department has not convened a meeting to develop a Sibling Contact Support Plan, or if the court finds that the existing Plan is not in the child's best interest, the court may enter an order requiring the Department to develop and implement a Sibling Contact Support Plan under subsection (f) of Section 7.4 of the Children and Family Services Act or order mediation. Unless otherwise specifically authorized by law, the court is not empowered under this subsection (3) to order specific placements, specific services, or specific service providers to be included in the plan. If, after receiving evidence, the court determines that the services contained in the plan are not reasonably calculated to facilitate achievement of the permanency goal, the court shall put in writing the factual basis supporting the determination and enter specific findings based on the evidence. The court also shall enter an order for the Department to develop and implement a new service plan or to implement changes to the current service plan consistent with the court's findings. The new service plan shall be filed with the court and served on all parties within 45 days after the date of the order. The court shall continue the matter until the new service plan is filed. Except as authorized by subsection (3.5) of this Section or authorized by law, the court is not empowered under this Section to order specific placements, specific services, or specific service providers to be included in the service plan.
    (3.5) If, after reviewing the evidence, including evidence from the Department, the court determines that the minor's current or planned placement is not necessary or appropriate to facilitate achievement of the permanency goal, the court shall put in writing the factual basis supporting its determination and enter specific findings based on the evidence. If the court finds that the minor's current or planned placement is not necessary or appropriate, the court may enter an order directing the Department to implement a recommendation by the minor's treating clinician or a clinician contracted by the Department to evaluate the minor or a recommendation made by the Department. If the Department places a minor in a placement under an order entered under this subsection (3.5), the Department has the authority to remove the minor from that placement when a change in circumstances necessitates the removal to protect the minor's health, safety, and best interest. If the Department determines removal is necessary, the Department shall notify the parties of the planned placement change in writing no later than 10 days prior to the implementation of its determination unless remaining in the placement poses an imminent risk of harm to the minor, in which case the Department shall notify the parties of the placement change in writing immediately following the implementation of its decision. The Department shall notify others of the decision to change the minor's placement as required by Department rule.
    (4) In addition to any other order of disposition, the court may order any minor adjudicated neglected with respect to the minor's own injurious behavior to make restitution, in monetary or non-monetary form, under the terms and conditions of Section 5-5-6 of the Unified Code of Corrections, except that the "presentence hearing" referred to therein shall be the dispositional hearing for purposes of this Section. The parent, guardian or legal custodian of the minor may pay some or all of such restitution on the minor's behalf.
    (5) Any order for disposition where the minor is committed or placed in accordance with Section 2-27 shall provide for the parents or guardian of the estate of such minor to pay to the legal custodian or guardian of the person of the minor such sums as are determined by the custodian or guardian of the person of the minor as necessary for the minor's needs. Such payments may not exceed the maximum amounts provided for by Section 9.1 of the Children and Family Services Act.
    (6) Whenever the order of disposition requires the minor to attend school or participate in a program of training, the truant officer or designated school official shall regularly report to the court if the minor is a chronic or habitual truant under Section 26-2a of the School Code.
    (7) The court may terminate the parental rights of a parent at the initial dispositional hearing if all of the conditions in subsection (5) of Section 2-21 are met.
(Source: P.A. 102-489, eff. 8-20-21; 103-22, eff. 8-8-23; 103-1061, eff. 7-1-25.)

    
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 124 cases (34 in the last 5 years), 1993–2026 · leading case: In Re Leona W.
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In Re Leona W. (2008) ill · cites it 4× “At the conclusion of that hearing, the court entered a dispositional order in accordance with section 2-23 of the Juvenile Court Act (705 ILCS 405/2-23 (West 1996)). That order made L.”
In re M.M. (2016) ill · cites it 2× “705 ILCS 405/2-23(1)(a) (West 2012). Section 2-27 provides in relevant part: “(1) If the court determines and puts in writing the factual basis supporting the determination of whether the parents, guardian, or legal custodian of a minor adjudged a ward of the court are unfit or…”
In Re Austin W. (2005) ill · cites it 2× “2d 908 (1995)), they are subject to modification in a manner consistent with the provisions of section 2-28 of the Act (705 ILCS 405/2-23(2) (West 2000)). Subsection (4) of section 2-28 of the Act (705 ILCS 405/2-28(4) (West 2000)) provides: "The minor or any person interested…”
In Re Faith B. (2005) ill · cites it 2× “" 705 ILCS 405/2-23(1)(a)(2) (West 2002). Section 2-27(a-5) provides that the court may: "with the approval of the Department of Children and Family Services, place the minor in the subsidized guardianship of a suitable relative or other person as legal guardian; `subsidized…”
In Re MM (2003) illappct · cites it 4× “" 705 ILCS 405/2-23(2) (West 2000). An order that closes the juvenile case under section 2-31 is, therefore, not modifiable.”
People v. Arthur H. (2004) ill “705 ILCS 405/2-23(1) (West 2000). Lorraine might have been granted supervised visitation, or a protective order requiring her to stay away from Arthur Jr.”
In Re ES (2001) illappct · cites it 2× “Dispositional orders are authorized by section 2-23 of the Juvenile Court Act (705 ILCS 405/2-23 (West 2000)), which states in part: "(1) The following kinds of orders of disposition may be made in respect of wards of the court: (a) A minor under 18 years of age found to be…”
In re Davon H. (2016) illappct “Denial of Supervised Visitation ¶ 81 Respondent next argues the court abused its discretion in denying her request for visitation with the children.”
In Re Jaron Z. (2004) illappct “See 705 ILCS 405/2-23 (West 2002); see, e.g., In re J.”
In re B.S. (2021) illappct · cites it 4× “705 ILCS 405/2-23(3.5) (West 2018). 11 caseworker to appear in court to testify.”
In Re AL (1998) illappct · cites it 5× “, 705 ILCS 405/2-23(1) (West 1996) (juvenile court may order placement in accordance with placement options set forth in section 2-27(1)); 705 ILCS 405/1-5(2)(b) (West 1996) (juvenile court may order placement upon intervention by the foster parent when an application to restore…”
In re Tr. A. (2020) illappct “; see also 705 ILCS 405/2-23(7) (West 2018)) (“The Court may terminate the parental rights of a parent at the initial dispositional hearing if all of the conditions in subsection (5) of Section 2-21 are met.”
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— 705 ILCS 405/2-23(1) — 14 cases
People v. Arthur H. (2004) ill “705 ILCS 405/2-23(1) (West 2000). Lorraine might have been granted supervised visitation, or a protective order requiring her to stay away from Arthur Jr.”
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In Re AL (1998) illappct “, 705 ILCS 405/2-23(1) (West 1996) (juvenile court may order placement in accordance with placement options set forth in section 2-27(1)); 705 ILCS 405/1-5(2)(b) (West 1996) (juvenile court may order placement upon intervention by the foster parent when an application to restore…”
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— 705 ILCS 405/2-23(1)(2) — 1 case
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In re M.M. (2016) ill “705 ILCS 405/2-23(1)(a) (West 2012). Section 2-27 provides in relevant part: “(1) If the court determines and puts in writing the factual basis supporting the determination of whether the parents, guardian, or legal custodian of a minor adjudged a ward of the court are unfit or…”
In Re ES (2001) illappct “Dispositional orders are authorized by section 2-23 of the Juvenile Court Act (705 ILCS 405/2-23 (West 2000)), which states in part: "(1) The following kinds of orders of disposition may be made in respect of wards of the court: (a) A minor under 18 years of age found to be…”
In re M.M. (2017) ill
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In Re MW (2008) illappct
— 705 ILCS 405/2-23(1)(a)(1) — 4 cases
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— 705 ILCS 405/2-23(1)(a)(2) — 6 cases
In Re Faith B. (2005) ill “" 705 ILCS 405/2-23(1)(a)(2) (West 2002). Section 2-27(a-5) provides that the court may: "with the approval of the Department of Children and Family Services, place the minor in the subsidized guardianship of a suitable relative or other person as legal guardian; `subsidized…”
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— 705 ILCS 405/2-23(1)(a)(4) — 1 case
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— 705 ILCS 405/2-23(1)(b) — 1 case
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— 705 ILCS 405/2-23(2) — 15 cases
In Re Leona W. (2008) ill “At the conclusion of that hearing, the court entered a dispositional order in accordance with section 2-23 of the Juvenile Court Act (705 ILCS 405/2-23 (West 1996)). That order made L.”
In Re MM (2003) illappct “" 705 ILCS 405/2-23(2) (West 2000). An order that closes the juvenile case under section 2-31 is, therefore, not modifiable.”
In Re Austin W. (2005) ill “2d 908 (1995)), they are subject to modification in a manner consistent with the provisions of section 2-28 of the Act (705 ILCS 405/2-23(2) (West 2000)). Subsection (4) of section 2-28 of the Act (705 ILCS 405/2-28(4) (West 2000)) provides: "The minor or any person interested…”
In re D.S. (2025) illappct
In Re Desiree O. (2008) illappct
— 705 ILCS 405/2-23(3) — 23 cases
In re Davon H. (2016) illappct “Denial of Supervised Visitation ¶ 81 Respondent next argues the court abused its discretion in denying her request for visitation with the children.”
In Re Faith B. (2005) ill “" 705 ILCS 405/2-23(1)(a)(2) (West 2002). Section 2-27(a-5) provides that the court may: "with the approval of the Department of Children and Family Services, place the minor in the subsidized guardianship of a suitable relative or other person as legal guardian; `subsidized…”
In re B.S. (2021) illappct “705 ILCS 405/2-23(3.5) (West 2018). 11 caseworker to appear in court to testify.”
In Re AL (1998) illappct “, 705 ILCS 405/2-23(1) (West 1996) (juvenile court may order placement in accordance with placement options set forth in section 2-27(1)); 705 ILCS 405/1-5(2)(b) (West 1996) (juvenile court may order placement upon intervention by the foster parent when an application to restore…”
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— 705 ILCS 405/2-23(3)(iii) — 1 case
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— 705 ILCS 405/2-23(7) — 4 cases
In re Tr. A. (2020) illappct “; see also 705 ILCS 405/2-23(7) (West 2018)) (“The Court may terminate the parental rights of a parent at the initial dispositional hearing if all of the conditions in subsection (5) of Section 2-21 are met.”
People v. Alyssa G. (In Re J v. (2018) illappct
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— 705 ILCS 405/2-23(a) — 6 cases
In Re Austin W. (2005) ill “2d 908 (1995)), they are subject to modification in a manner consistent with the provisions of section 2-28 of the Act (705 ILCS 405/2-23(2) (West 2000)). Subsection (4) of section 2-28 of the Act (705 ILCS 405/2-28(4) (West 2000)) provides: "The minor or any person interested…”
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— 705 ILCS 405/2-23(a)(1) — 1 case
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— 705 ILCS 405/2-23(l)(a)(2) — 1 case
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