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Illinois Statutes Chapter 325. Children § 40/7.2. Report of missing child under 18 years of age; information

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

§ 7.2. Report of missing child under 18 years of age; information.

(a) At the time of first contact with an individual making a report of a missing child who is under 18 years of age, the local law enforcement agency shall provide the individual with information, the contents of which shall be prepared by the Office of the Attorney General and posted on its website, that includes, but is not limited to, the following:

(1) The 24-hour toll-free telephone numbers for:

(A) the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children; and

(B) the National Runaway Safeline.

(2) A description of the services provided to families of missing children by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and the National Runaway Safeline.

(b) The information required under subsection (a) may be provided by the local law enforcement agency in a format that includes, but is not limited to, written materials for distribution or a posting on the official website of the local law enforcement agency.

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