Illinois Compiled Statutes 720 ILCS 5/12-34 – Female genital mutilation
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(a) Except as otherwise permitted in subsection (b), whoever knowingly circumcises, excises, or infibulates, in whole or in part, the labia majora, labia minora, or clitoris of another commits female genital mutilation. Consent to the procedure by a minor on whom it is performed or by the minor’s parent or guardian is not a defense to a violation of this Section.
(a-5) A parent, guardian, or other person having physical custody or control of a child who knowingly facilitates or permits the circumcision, excision, or infibulation, in whole or in part, of the labia majora, labia minora, or clitoris of the child commits female genital mutilation.
For details, see § Ill. Comp. Stat. 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-25 and § Ill. Comp. Stat. 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-30
(b) A surgical procedure is not a violation of subsection (a) if the procedure is performed by a physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches and:
(1) is necessary to the health of the person on whom
(a-5) A parent, guardian, or other person having physical custody or control of a child who knowingly facilitates or permits the circumcision, excision, or infibulation, in whole or in part, of the labia majora, labia minora, or clitoris of the child commits female genital mutilation.
Attorney's Note
Under the Illinois Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
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| Class X felony | between 6 and 30 years | up to $25,000 |
| Class 1 felony | between 4 and 15 years | up to $25,000 |
Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 720 ILCS 5/12-34
- 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.
(b) A surgical procedure is not a violation of subsection (a) if the procedure is performed by a physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches and:
(1) is necessary to the health of the person on whom
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it is performed; or
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(2) is performed on a person who is in labor or who
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has just given birth and is performed for medical purposes connected with that labor or birth.
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(c) Sentence. Female genital mutilation as described in subsection (a) is a Class X felony. Female genital mutilation as described in subsection (a-5) is a Class 1 felony.