Illinois Compiled Statutes 720 ILCS 5/11-6.6 – Solicitation to meet a child
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(a) A person of the age of 18 or more years commits the offense of solicitation to meet a child if the person while using a computer, cellular telephone, or any other device, with the intent to meet a child or one whom he or she believes to be a child, solicits, entices, induces, or arranges with the child to meet at a location without the knowledge of the child’s parent or guardian and the meeting with the child is arranged for a purpose other than a lawful purpose under Illinois law.
(b) Sentence. Solicitation to meet a child is a Class A misdemeanor. Solicitation to meet a child is a Class 4 felony when the solicitor believes he or she is 5 or more years older than the child.
For details, see § Ill. Comp. Stat. 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-55
(c) For purposes of this Section, “child” means any person under 17 years of age; and “computer” has the meaning ascribed to it in Section 17-0.5 of this Code.
(b) Sentence. Solicitation to meet a child is a Class A misdemeanor. Solicitation to meet a child is a Class 4 felony when the solicitor believes he or she is 5 or more years older than the child.
Attorney's Note
Under the Illinois Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $2,500 |
Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 720 ILCS 5/11-6.6
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
(c) For purposes of this Section, “child” means any person under 17 years of age; and “computer” has the meaning ascribed to it in Section 17-0.5 of this Code.