New year brings new laws affecting police, courts, and gun crimes in Illinois

(The Center Square) – Around a dozen new laws going into effect on January 1 will change Illinois’ criminal justice system. Here is a look at some of the changes.

Beginning on New Year’s Day, law enforcement training will include a course to help officers identify and respond to people with autism.

Another law affecting hazing cases will eliminate consent or permission of the victim as a defense…

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