Chapter 705 — COURTS

(705 ILCS 5/0.01) (from Ch. 37, par. 8.9) Sec. 0.01. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Supreme Court Act. (Source: P.A. 86-1324.)

(705 ILCS 5/11) (from Ch. 37, par. 16) Sec. 11. Marshals. (a) The office of marshal for the Supreme Court is hereby created, such marshals to be selected by the Supreme Court, and the duties of such marshals shall be to attend upon its sittings and to perform such other duties, u…

(705 ILCS 5/13) (from Ch. 37, par. 18) Sec. 13. The judgments and orders of the supreme court shall be final and conclusive upon all the parties properly before the court. (Source: P.A. 79-1365.)

(705 ILCS 5/14) (from Ch. 37, par. 19) Sec. 14. The judges of the supreme court, or any 4 of them may enter orders and judgments in vacation in all cases which have been argued or submitted to the court during any term thereof, and which shall have been taken under advisement. (S…

(705 ILCS 5/15) (from Ch. 37, par. 20) Sec. 15. Whenever any judgment shall have been rendered in the supreme court which, upon further consideration, is found to have been erroneously entered up, the judges thereof are authorized, during vacation, to change the same without orde…

(705 ILCS 5/17) (from Ch. 37, par. 22) Sec. 17. The judges of the Supreme Court shall appoint a librarian for the Supreme Court Library, located at the Supreme Court Building, and prescribe his duties and fix his compensation to be paid as other expenses of the Supreme Court are …

(705 ILCS 5/19) (from Ch. 37, par. 23.1) Sec. 19. The Supreme Court is authorized to employ one senior law clerk and 2 junior law clerks for each judge of the Supreme Court. Such law clerks shall be graduates of an accredited law school and shall receive such salary as the Suprem…

(705 ILCS 5/4) (from Ch. 37, par. 9) Sec. 4. If there shall not be a quorum of the justices of the said supreme court present on the first day of any term, the court shall stand adjourned from day to day, until a quorum shall attend; and if, from any cause, the supreme court shal…

(705 ILCS 5/5) (from Ch. 37, par. 10) Sec. 5. If the said supreme court shall not sit in any term, or shall not continue to sit the whole term, or before the end of the term shall not have heard and determined all matters and causes depending in said courts, all matters and cause…

(705 ILCS 5/6) (from Ch. 37, par. 11) Sec. 6. The several judges of the supreme court, before entering upon the duties of their office, shall take and subscribe the following oath or affirmation: I do solemnly swear (or affirm, as the case may be) that I will support the constitu…

(705 ILCS 5/7) (from Ch. 37, par. 12) Sec. 7. The supreme court shall be vested with all power and authority necessary to carry into complete execution all its judgments and determinations in all matters within its jurisdiction, according to the rules and principles of the common…

(705 ILCS 5/7.5) Sec. 7.5. Electronic filing pilot program. The Supreme Court may establish a pilot program for the filing of petitions for temporary orders of protection by electronic means and for the issuance of such orders by audio-visual means pursuant to the Illinois Domest…

(705 ILCS 5/8) (from Ch. 37, par. 13) Sec. 8. The Supreme Court may grant relief by mandamus, habeas corpus, certiorari, and all other relief, not prohibited by law, which may be necessary to enforce the due administration of justice in all matters within its jurisdiction. (Sourc…

(705 ILCS 10/0.01) (from Ch. 37, par. 5.9) Sec. 0.01. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Supreme Court Terms Act. (Source: P.A. 86-1324.)

(705 ILCS 10/2) (from Ch. 37, par. 6) Sec. 2. The terms of the Supreme Court shall be held in the place provided therefor, at the City of Springfield, as follows: On the Second Monday in September, November, January, March, and May of each year. (Source: Laws 1941, vol. 1, p. 550…

(705 ILCS 15/1.1) (from Ch. 37, par. 24a1) Sec. 1.1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Supreme Court Building Act. (Source: P.A. 86-1324.)

(705 ILCS 15/10) Sec. 10. Use, custody, and control of facilities for the Appellate Court for the Fourth Judicial District. After renovation of the building located at 201 West Monroe Street, Springfield, Illinois (commonly known as the Waterways Building) is completed, it shall …

(705 ILCS 15/8) (from Ch. 37, par. 24a) Sec. 8. After the completion of the building herein specified, it shall be devoted to the uses of the Department of Justice of the State of Illinois, and be occupied by the Supreme Court, the Attorney General, with his assistants, the State…

(705 ILCS 17/1) Sec. 1. Short Title. This Act may be cited as the Supreme Court Historic Preservation Act. (Source: P.A. 95-410, eff. 8-24-07.)

(705 ILCS 17/10) Sec. 10. Supreme Court Historic Preservation Commission; creation; commissioners; appointments; terms; compensation. (a) The Supreme Court Historic Preservation Commission is created within the Judicial Branch of State government. (b) The Commission consists of 9…

(705 ILCS 17/15) Sec. 15. Commission policy, powers, and duties. The Commission shall assist and advise the Court in regard to the acquisition, collection, documentation, preservation, cataloging, and related matters with respect to historic aspects of buildings, objects, artifac…

(705 ILCS 17/20) Sec. 20. Supreme Court Historic Preservation Fund. (a) The Supreme Court Historic Preservation Fund is created as a special fund in the State treasury. Subject to appropriation, the moneys in the Fund shall be used only by the Commission as deemed appropriate for…

(705 ILCS 17/25) Sec. 25. Annual report. The Commission shall provide a report of its fiscal and programmatic activities to the Court, the Governor, and the General Assembly, on or before January 31, 2009, and annually thereafter. (Source: P.A. 95-410, eff. 8-24-07.)

(705 ILCS 17/5) Sec. 5. Definitions. For the purpose of this Act: "Commission" means the Supreme Court Historic Preservation Commission. "Court" means the Illinois Supreme Court. (Source: P.A. 95-410, eff. 8-24-07.)

(705 ILCS 17/90) Sec. 90. (Amendatory provisions; text omitted). (Source: P.A. 95-410, eff. 8-24-07; text omitted.)

(705 ILCS 17/95) Sec. 95. (Amendatory provisions; text omitted). (Source: P.A. 95-410, eff. 8-24-07; text omitted.)

(705 ILCS 17/99) Sec. 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon becoming law. (Source: P.A. 95-410, eff. 8-24-07.)

(705 ILCS 20/0.01) (from Ch. 37, par. 1.01) (This Act was repealed by P.A. 89-719, which has been held unconstitutional) Sec. 0.01. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Judicial Districts Act. (Source: P.A. 86-1324.)

(705 ILCS 20/1) (from Ch. 37, par. 1.1) (This Act was repealed by P.A. 89-719, which has been held unconstitutional) Sec. 1. The First Judicial District consists of the County of Cook. (Source: Laws 1963, p. 929.)

(705 ILCS 20/2) (from Ch. 37, par. 1.2) (This Act was repealed by P.A. 89-719, which has been held unconstitutional) Sec. 2. Prior to the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 102nd General Assembly, the Second Judicial District consists of the counties of Jo Daviess, Step…

(705 ILCS 20/3) (from Ch. 37, par. 1.3) (This Act was repealed by P.A. 89-719, which has been held unconstitutional) Sec. 3. Prior to the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 102nd General Assembly, the Third Judicial District consists of the counties of Mercer, Rock Isla…

(705 ILCS 20/4) (from Ch. 37, par. 1.4) (This Act was repealed by P.A. 89-719, which has been held unconstitutional) Sec. 4. Prior to the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 102nd General Assembly, the Fourth Judicial District consists of the counties of Adams, Pike, Cal…

(705 ILCS 20/5) (from Ch. 37, par. 1.5) (This Act was repealed by P.A. 89-719, which has been held unconstitutional) Sec. 5. Prior to the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 102nd General Assembly, the Fifth Judicial District consists of all the counties south of the Fou…

(705 ILCS 23/1) Sec. 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Judicial Districts Act of 2021. (Source: P.A. 102-11, eff. 6-4-21.)

(705 ILCS 23/10) Sec. 10. The First Judicial District consists of the County of Cook. (Source: P.A. 102-11, eff. 6-4-21.)

(705 ILCS 23/15) Sec. 15. Beginning on the effective date of this Act, the Second Judicial District consists of the counties of DeKalb, Kendall, Kane, Lake, and McHenry. (Source: P.A. 102-11, eff. 6-4-21.)

(705 ILCS 23/20) Sec. 20. Beginning on the effective date of this Act, the Third Judicial District consists of the counties of Bureau, LaSalle, Grundy, Iroquois, Kankakee, DuPage and Will. (Source: P.A. 102-11, eff. 6-4-21.)

(705 ILCS 23/25) Sec. 25. Beginning on the effective date of this Act, the Fourth Judicial District consists of the counties of Jo Daviess, Stephenson, Carroll, Ogle, Lee, Winnebago, Boone, Mercer, Rock Island, Whiteside, Henry, Stark, Putnam, Marshall, Peoria, Tazewell, Adams, P…

(705 ILCS 23/30) Sec. 30. Beginning on the effective date of this Act, the Fifth Judicial District consists of the counties of DeWitt, Macon, Piatt, Moultrie, Champaign, Douglas, Vermilion, Edgar, Coles, Cumberland, Clark, Christian, Shelby, Montgomery, Fayette, Effingham, Jasper…

(705 ILCS 23/35) Sec. 35. Current Members of the Judiciary. Nothing in this Act shall affect the tenure of any Appellate or Supreme Court Judge serving on the effective date of this Act. No Appellate or Supreme Court Judge serving on the effective date of this Act shall be requir…

(705 ILCS 23/40) Sec. 40. Severability. To the extent that any provision of this Act is found to be unconstitutional, that provision alone shall be deemed of no force and effect and all other provisions of this Act shall remain in full force and effect. (Source: P.A. 102-11, eff.…

(705 ILCS 23/45) Sec. 45. (Amendatory provisions; text omitted). (Source: P.A. 102-11, eff. 6-4-21; text omitted.)

(705 ILCS 23/5) Sec. 5. Legislative intent. The intent of this Act is to redraw the Judicial Districts to meet the requirements of the Illinois Constitution of 1970 by providing that outside of the First District the State "shall be divided by law into four Judicial Districts of …

(705 ILCS 23/50) Sec. 50. The Judicial Redistricting Act of 1997 (which has been held unconstitutional) is repealed. (Source: P.A. 102-11, eff. 6-4-21.)

(705 ILCS 23/99) Sec. 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon becoming law. (Source: P.A. 102-11, eff. 6-4-21.)

(705 ILCS 24/1) Sec. 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Judicial Circuits Districting Act of 2022. (Source: P.A. 102-693, eff. 1-7-22.)

(705 ILCS 24/10) Sec. 10. 3rd Judicial Circuit. On and after December 5, 2022, the 3rd Judicial Circuit is divided into 4 subcircuits as follows: Judicial Subcircuit 1 consists of the following: In County: Madison TOWNSHIPS: Venice township In Madison VOTING PRECINCTS: NAMEOKI 03…

(705 ILCS 24/15) Sec. 15. 7th Judicial Circuit. On and after December 2, 2024, the 7th Judicial Circuit is divided into 7 subcircuits as follows: Judicial Subcircuit 1 consists of the following: In Sangamon VOTING PRECINCTS: CAPITAL 001, CAPITAL 002, CAPITAL 003, CAPITAL 004, CAP…

(705 ILCS 24/20) Sec. 20. 12th Judicial Circuit. On and after December 2, 2024, the 12th Judicial Circuit is divided into 5 subcircuits as follows: Judicial Subcircuit 1 consists of the following: In Will VOTING PRECINCTS: DUPAGE PCT 009, DUPAGE PCT 014, DUPAGE PCT 015, DUPAGE PC…

(705 ILCS 24/25) Sec. 25. 16th Judicial Circuit. On and after December 2, 2024, the 16th Judicial Circuit is divided into 4 subcircuits as follows: Judicial Subcircuit 1 consists of the following: In Kane VOTING PRECINCTS: AURORA 1, AURORA 2, AURORA 3, AURORA 4, AURORA 5, AURORA …