(A) It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly or willfully cause, aid or encourage any boy or girl to be or to become a delinquent child, or who knowingly or willfully does acts that directly tend to render any child so delinquent. Instead of imposing the punishment set forth in § 130.99 , the court may release the defendant from custody on probation for 1 year upon his or her entering into recognizance with or without surety in the sum as the court may direct. (ILCS Ch. 720, Act 130, § 2a)
(B) For purposes of this section,
DELINQUENT CHILD is any minor who prior to his or her 17th birthday has violated or attempted to violate any federal or state law or village ordinance within the limits of the village.
(Ord. 2003-O-31, passed 12-2-03) Penalty, see § 130.99