UNIT I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
G. Confidentiality of Law Enforcement Records (705 ILCS 405/1-7), continued:
Nothing contained in Section 1-7, shall prohibit the right of a Civil Service Commission to examine the character and fitness of an applicant for employment for a law enforcement agency, correctional institution or fire department from obtaining and examining the records of any law enforcement agency relating to any record of the applicant having been arrested or taken into custody prior to his/her 18th birthday.
Nothing contained in Section 1-7 shall prohibit law enforcement agencies from communicating with each through methods such as LEADS messages, alert messages, postings, or other pertinent information between law enforcement officers and agencies pertaining a minor.
Remember, the confidentiality of minors' records is very important. Follow this simple, common sense rule: If ever in doubt, don't release records or information.
Nothing contained in Subsection C of Article 1, Section 1-7, shall prohibit the inspection or disclosure to victims and witnesses of photographs contained in the records of law enforcement agencies when the inspection and disclosure is conducted in the presence of a law enforcement officer and its purpose is to identify or apprehend any person subject to the provisions of this Act. For example, a photo of a previously-arrested minor may be used in a photo array or photo lineup.
Law enforcement officers may not disclose the identity of any minor in releasing information to the general public as to the arrest, investigation, or disposition of any case involving a minor.
