Section 705 ILCS 405/5-170 - Representation by counsel(a) In a proceeding under this Article, a minor who was under 15 years of age at the time of the commission of an act that if committed by an adult would be a violation of Section 9-1, 9-1.2, 9-2, 9-2.1, 9-3, 9-3.2, 9-3.3, 11-1.20, 11-1.30, 11-1.40, 11-1.50, 11-1.60, 12-13, 12-14, 12-14.1, 12-15, or 12-16 of the Criminal Code of 1961 or the Criminal Code of 2012 must be represented by counsel throughout the entire custodial interrogation of the minor.(b) In a judicial proceeding under this Article, a minor may not waive the right to the assistance of counsel in the minor's defense.Amended by P.A. 103-0022,§ 65, eff. 8/8/2023.Amended by P.A. 099-0882,§ 10, eff. 1/1/2017.Amended by P.A. 097-1150,§ 600, eff. 1/25/2013.Amended by P.A. 096-1551,§ 2-1030, eff. 7/1/2011.Amended by P.A. 094-0345, § 5, eff. 7/26/2005.Renumbered by P.A. 92-16, eff. 6-28-01. P.A. 91-915, eff. 1-1-01.