(45 ILCS 10/0.01) (from Ch. 23, par. 2590) Sec. 0.01. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Interstate Compact on Juveniles Act. (Source: P.A. 86-1324.)

(45 ILCS 10/1) (from Ch. 23, par. 2591) Sec. 1. Legislative findings and policy. It is hereby found and declared: (1) that juveniles who are not under proper supervision and control, or who have absconded, escaped or run away, are likely to endanger their own health, morals and welfare, and the health, morals and welfare of others; (2) that the cooperation of this State with other States is necessary to provide for the welfare and protection of juveniles and of the people of this State. It shall therefore be the policy of this State, in adopting the Interstate Compact on Juveniles, to cooperate fully with other States: (1) in returning juveniles to such other States whenever their return is sought; and (2) in accepting the return of juveniles whenever a juvenile residing in this State is found or apprehended in another State and in taking all measures to initiate proceedings for the return of such juveniles. (Source: Laws 1961, p. 2593.)

(45 ILCS 10/2) (from Ch. 23, par. 2592) Sec. 2. Execution of compact. The Governor is hereby authorized and directed to execute a compact on behalf of this State with any other State or States legally joining therein in the form substantially as follows: The contracting States solemnly agree:

(45 ILCS 10/3) (from Ch. 23, par. 2593) Sec. 3. Juvenile compact administrator. Pursuant to the compact, the Governor is hereby authorized and empowered to designate an officer who shall be the compact administrator and who, acting jointly with like officers of other party States, shall promulgate rules and regulations to carry out more effectively the terms of the compact. The compact administrator shall serve subject to the pleasure of the Governor. The compact administrator is hereby authorized, empowered and directed to cooperate with all departments, agencies and officers of and in the government of this State and its subdivisions in facilitating the proper administration of the compact or of any supplementary agreement or agreements entered into by this State hereunder. (Source: Laws 1961, p. 2593.)

(45 ILCS 10/4) (from Ch. 23, par. 2594) Sec. 4. Supplementary agreements. The compact administrator is hereby authorized and empowered to enter into supplementary agreements with appropriate officials of other States pursuant to the compact. In the event that such supplementary agreement shall require or contemplate the use of any institution or facility of this State or require or contemplate the provision of any service by this State, the supplementary agreement shall have no force or effect until approved by the head of the department or agency under whose jurisdiction the institution or facility is operated or whose department or agency will be charged with the rendering of such service. (Source: Laws 1961, p. 2593.)

(45 ILCS 10/5) (from Ch. 23, par. 2595) Sec. 5. Financial arrangements. The compact administrator, subject to the approval of the State Comptroller, may make or arrange for any payments necessary to discharge any financial obligations imposed upon this State by the compact or by any supplementary agreement entered into thereunder. (Source: P.A. 78-592.)

(45 ILCS 10/6) (from Ch. 23, par. 2596) Sec. 6. Responsibilities of State Departments, agencies and officers. The courts, departments, agencies and officers of this State and its subdivisions shall enforce this compact and shall do all things appropriate to the effectuation of its purposes and intent which may be within their respective jurisdictions. (Source: Laws 1961, p. 2593.)

(45 ILCS 10/7) (from Ch. 23, par. 2597) Sec. 7. Additional procedures not precluded. In addition to any procedure provided in Articles IV and VI of the compact for the return of any runaway juvenile, the particular States, the juvenile or his parents, the courts, or other legal custodian involved may agree upon and adopt any other plan or procedure legally authorized under the laws of this State and the other respective party States for the return of any such runaway juvenile. (Source: Laws 1961, p. 2593.)