School Threat Legal Consequences

Summary

In Illinois, making a threat against a school is considered disorderly conduct under 720 ILCS 5/26-1. This can lead to a Class 4 felony charge, especially for bomb threats. Juvenile charges and school disciplinary actions, such as suspension or expulsion, may also be imposed. The specific consequences depend on the nature of the threat and the circumstances surrounding it.

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what exactly is the statute
In Illinois, the statute for making a threat against a school is covered under the "Disorderly Conduct" law. Specifically, Illinois Compiled Statutes (ILCS) * ILCS */*-* outlines disorderly conduct, which includes making false threats, such as bomb threats, against a school.