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750 ILCS 50/2.1 (2026)

This Act shall be construed in concert with the Juvenile Court Act of 1987, the Child Care Act of 1969, the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children, and the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000

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(750 ILCS 50/2.1) (from Ch. 40, par. 1503)
    Sec. 2.1. This Act shall be construed in concert with the Juvenile Court Act of 1987, the Child Care Act of 1969, the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children, and the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000.
(Source: P.A. 98-455, eff. 1-1-14.)

    
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 35 cases (7 in the last 5 years), 1997–2025 · leading case: Illinois Dep't of Healthcare & Fam. Servs. v. Warner, 882 N.E.2d 557 (Ill. 2008).
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Illinois Dep't of Healthcare & Fam. Servs. v. Warner, 882 N.E.2d 557 (Ill. 2008). · cites it 4× “ended with the order terminating his parental rights and DCFS setting a goal of an adoptive placement for the children.”
In Re Jay H., 918 N.E.2d 284 (Ill. App. Ct. 2009). · cites it 2× “750 ILCS 50/2.1 (West 2008). 3. The Formal Rules of Evidence Do Not Apply at Best-Interest Hearings Construing the Adoption Act in concert with the Juvenile Court Act, we hold that the Adoption Act is the structural equivalent of the Juvenile Court Act.”
In re K.I., 2016 IL App (3d) 160010 (Ill. App. Ct. 2016). · cites it 2× “¶ 46 Section 2.1 of the Adoption Act provides that the Adoption Act "shall be construed in concert with the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 [(Juvenile Court Act) (705 ILCS 405/1-1 et seq.”
In re P.S., 2021 IL App (5th) 210027 (Ill. App. Ct. 2021). “§ 14901 (2018)) are to be construed with the Adoption Act (750 ILCS 50/2.1 (West 2020)). - 14 - charge against him, and called upon to plead thereto” before he can be tried for the offense); 725 ILCS 5/103-6(i) (West 2020) (providing a defendant can waive his right to a jury…”
People v. Dyckman, 943 N.E.2d 174 (Ill. App. Ct. 2011). · cites it 3× “(West 2008)); and (2) whether the legislature intended that the phrase “construed in concert with the Juvenile Court Act,” contained in the Adoption Act (750 ILCS 50/2.1 (West 2008)), should be interpreted to mean that a trial court shall apply the rules of evidence found in…”
People v. Lashawn F., 802 N.E.2d 800 (Ill. 2003). · cites it 2× “” 750 ILCS 50/2.1 (West 2000). Thus, the Adoption Act must be construed in light of the legislature’s stated policy that juvenile court proceedings be brought to an expeditious conclusion.”
In Re Cn, 752 N.E.2d 1030 (Ill. 2001). “705 ILCS 405/2-1 through 2-33 (West 1998). The overriding purpose of the Juvenile Court Act is to ensure that the best interests of the minor, the minor's family, and the community are served.”
People v. Diane N., 752 N.E.2d 1030 (Ill. 2001). “” 750 ILCS 50/ 2.1 (West 1998). The Juvenile Court Act sets forth, among other things, the procedures to be followed in cases, such as the present one, involving abused, neglected or dependent minors.”
In Re Precious W., 776 N.E.2d 794 (Ill. App. Ct. 2002). “" 750 ILCS 50/2.1 (West 2000). In this case, we hold that when the two acts are construed together, a fitness hearing under the Adoption Act is a continuation of the abuse, neglect, or dependency proceedings of the Juvenile Court Act.”
Adoption of K.L.P. v. R.P., 763 N.E.2d 741 (Ill. 2002). · cites it 2× “750 ILCS 50/2.1 (West 1998). Accordingly, to avoid a constitutional defect, we will construe the Adoption Act as requiring the same procedural safeguards required by the Juvenile Court Act in cases where indigent parents are facing the involuntary termination of their parental…”
R.W. v. D.C., 745 N.E.2d 1233 (Ill. 2001). “750 ILCS 50/2.1 (West 1998). Section 20a of the Adoption Act provides that in construction and interpretation of that act the “best interests and welfare of the person to be adopted shall be of paramount consideration.”
Matter of Kjr, 687 N.E.2d 113 (Ill. App. Ct. 1997). “See 750 ILCS 50/2.1 (West 1994). Moreover, section 2-29 of the Juvenile Court Act, which *121 allows for the adoption of abused, neglected or dependent minors who are made wards of the court, specifically incorporates by reference many of the provisions in the Adoption Act…”
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