People v. Jacqueline M.

Chief Justice Fitzgerald and Justices Thomas, Kilbride, Garman, and Karmeier concurred in the judgment and opinion.

Justice Freeman dissented, with opinion.

OPINION

Section 2 — 18(4)(c) of the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 requires corroboration and cross-examination of a minor’s previous statements relating to allegations of abuse or neglect. 705 ILCS 405/2 — 18(4)(c) (West 2006). At issue in this appeal is whether this provision applies to temporary custody hearings.1 The appellate court determined that it does and ultimately reversed the trial court’s adjudication of neglect, concluding it was…