Chapter 705 — COURTS

(705 ILCS 405/7A-125) (This Section was renumbered as Section 5-7A-125 by P.A. 97-333.) Sec. 7A-125. (Renumbered). (Source: P.A. 96-293, eff. 1-1-10. Renumbered by P.A. 97-333, eff. 8-12-11.)

(705 ILCS 410/1) Sec. 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Juvenile Drug Court Treatment Act. (Source: P.A. 92-559, eff. 1-1-03.)

(705 ILCS 410/10) Sec. 10. Definitions. As used in this Act: "Drug court", "drug court program", or "program" means an immediate and highly structured judicial intervention process for substance abuse treatment of eligible minors that brings together substance abuse professionals…

(705 ILCS 410/105) Sec. 105. (Amendatory provisions; text omitted). (Source: P.A. 92-559, eff. 1-1-03; text omitted.)

(705 ILCS 410/15) Sec. 15. Authorization. The Chief Judge of each judicial circuit may establish a drug court program for minors including the format under which it operates under this Act. (Source: P.A. 92-559, eff. 1-1-03.)

(705 ILCS 410/20) Sec. 20. Eligibility. (a) A minor may be admitted into a drug court program only upon the agreement of the prosecutor and the minor and with the approval of the court. (b) A minor shall be excluded from a drug court program if any of one of the following apply: …

(705 ILCS 410/25) Sec. 25. Procedure. (a) The court shall order an eligibility screening and an assessment of the minor by an agent designated by the State of Illinois to provide assessment services for the Illinois Courts. An assessment need not be ordered if the court finds a v…

(705 ILCS 410/30) Sec. 30. Substance abuse treatment. (a) The drug court program shall maintain a network of substance abuse treatment programs representing a continuum of graduated substance abuse treatment options commensurate with the needs of minors. (b) Any substance abuse t…

(705 ILCS 410/35) Sec. 35. Violation; termination; discharge. (a) If the court finds from the evidence presented including but not limited to the reports or proffers of proof from the drug court professionals that: (1) the minor is not performing satisfactorily in the assigned pr…

(705 ILCS 410/40) Sec. 40. Electronic monitoring. The drug court program may also, subject to the approval of the Chief Judge of the Circuit, establish a program for electronic monitoring of juveniles subject to the jurisdiction of the juvenile drug court program as a less restri…

(705 ILCS 410/5) Sec. 5. Purposes. The General Assembly recognizes that the use and abuse of drugs has a dramatic effect on the juvenile justice system in the State of Illinois. There is a critical need for a juvenile justice system program that will reduce the incidence of drug …

(705 ILCS 505/1) (from Ch. 37, par. 439.1) Sec. 1. The Court of Claims, hereinafter called the court, is created. It shall consist of 7 judges, who are attorneys licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois, to be appointed by the Governor by and with the advice and consent …

(705 ILCS 505/10) (from Ch. 37, par. 439.10) Sec. 10. The judges, commissioners and the clerk of the court may administer oaths and affirmations, take acknowledgments of instruments in writing, and give certificates of them. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 660.)

(705 ILCS 505/11) (from Ch. 37, par. 439.11) Sec. 11. Filing claims. (a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this Section and subsection (4) of Section 24, the claimant shall in all cases set forth fully in his petition the claim, the action thereon, if any, on beha…

(705 ILCS 505/12) (from Ch. 37, par. 439.12) Sec. 12. The court or a commissioner may direct any claimant to appear, upon reasonable notice, before the court or one of its judges or commissioners or before a notary and be examined on oath or affirmation concerning any matter pert…

(705 ILCS 505/13) (from Ch. 37, par. 439.13) Sec. 13. Any judge or commissioner of the court may sit at any place within the State or may remotely take evidence in or conduct any case in the court. (Source: P.A. 104-188, eff. 1-1-26.)

(705 ILCS 505/14) (from Ch. 37, par. 439.14) Sec. 14. Whenever any fraud against the State of Illinois is practiced or attempted by any claimant in the proof, statement, establishment, or allowance of any claim or of any part of any claim, the claim or part thereof shall be forev…

(705 ILCS 505/15) (from Ch. 37, par. 439.15) Sec. 15. When a decision is rendered against a claimant, the court may grant a new trial for any reason which, by the law applicable to civil actions between individuals, would furnish sufficient ground for granting a new trial. The co…

(705 ILCS 505/16) (from Ch. 37, par. 439.16) Sec. 16. Concurrence of judges. Concurrence of 4 judges is necessary to the decision of any case; provided, however, the court in its discretion may assign any case to a commissioner for hearing and final decision, subject to whatever …

(705 ILCS 505/17) (from Ch. 37, par. 439.17) Sec. 17. Any final determination against the claimant on any claim prosecuted as provided in this Act shall forever bar any further claim in the court arising out of the rejected claim. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 660.)

(705 ILCS 505/18) (from Ch. 37, par. 439.18) Sec. 18. The court shall provide, by rule, for the maintenance of separate records of claims which arise solely due to lapsed appropriations and for claims for which amount of recovery sought is less than $50,000. In all other cases, t…

(705 ILCS 505/19) (from Ch. 37, par. 439.19) Sec. 19. The Attorney General, or his assistants under his direction, shall appear for the defense and protection of the interests of the State of Illinois in all cases filed in the court, and may make claim for recoupment by the State…

(705 ILCS 505/2) (from Ch. 37, par. 439.2) Sec. 2. Upon the expiration of the terms of office of the incumbent judges the Governor shall appoint their successors by and with the consent of the Senate for terms of 2, 4 and 6 years commencing on the third Monday in January of the y…

(705 ILCS 505/20) (from Ch. 37, par. 439.20) Sec. 20. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 88-567, eff. 1-1-95. Repealed by P.A. 90-492, eff. 8-17-97.)

(705 ILCS 505/21) (from Ch. 37, par. 439.21) Sec. 21. The court is authorized to impose, by uniform rules, a fee of $15 for the filing of a petition in any case in which the award sought is more than $50 and less than $1,000 and $35 in any case in which the award sought is $1,000…

(705 ILCS 505/22) (from Ch. 37, par. 439.22) Sec. 22. Every claim cognizable by the court and not otherwise sooner barred by law shall be forever barred from prosecution therein unless it is filed with the clerk of the court within the time set forth as follows: (a) All claims ar…

(705 ILCS 505/22-1) (from Ch. 37, par. 439.22-1) Sec. 22-1. Within 1 year from the date that such an injury was received or such a cause of action accrued, any person who is about to commence any action in the Court of Claims against the State of Illinois, the Medical Center Comm…

(705 ILCS 505/22-2) (from Ch. 37, par. 439.22-2) Sec. 22-2. If the notice provided for by Section 22-1 is not filed as provided in that Section, any such action commenced against the State of Illinois, the Medical Center Commission, the Board of Trustees of the University of Illi…

(705 ILCS 505/23) (from Ch. 37, par. 439.23) Sec. 23. It is the policy of the General Assembly to make no appropriation to pay any claim against the State, cognizable by the court, unless an award therefor has been made by the court. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 660.)

(705 ILCS 505/24) (from Ch. 37, par. 439.24) Sec. 24. Payment of awards. (1) From funds appropriated by the General Assembly for the purposes of this Section the Court may direct immediate payment of: (a) All claims arising solely as a result of the lapsing of an appropriation ou…

(705 ILCS 505/24.5) Sec. 24.5. Applicability. This amendatory Act of the 95th General Assembly shall apply to causes of action filed on or after its effective date. (Source: P.A. 95-970, eff. 9-22-08.)

(705 ILCS 505/25) (from Ch. 37, par. 439.24-5) Sec. 25. Any person who files a claim in the court shall, before seeking final determination of his or her claim exhaust all other remedies and sources of recovery whether administrative or judicial; except that failure to file or pu…

(705 ILCS 505/26) (from Ch. 37, par. 439.24-6) Sec. 26. The granting of an award under this Act shall constitute full accord and satisfaction. There shall be but one satisfaction of any claim or cause of action and any recovery awarded by the court shall be subject to the right o…

(705 ILCS 505/26-1) (from Ch. 37, par. 439.24-6.1) Sec. 26-1. Except as otherwise provided herein, the maximum contingent fee to be charged by an attorney practicing before the Court shall not exceed 20 percent of the amount awarded, which is in excess of the undisputed amount of…

(705 ILCS 505/27) (from Ch. 37, par. 439.24-7) Sec. 27. The provisions of this Act shall be severable, and if any provision of this Act is declared unconstitutional or the applicability thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the constitutionality of the remainder …

(705 ILCS 505/28) (from Ch. 37, par. 439.24-8) Sec. 28. This Amendatory Act of 1971 shall apply only to causes of action accruing on or after January 1, 1972. (Source: P.A. 77-1777.)

(705 ILCS 505/29) (from Ch. 37, par. 439.24-9) Sec. 29. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Court of Claims Act". (Source: P.A. 77-1777.)

(705 ILCS 505/3) (from Ch. 37, par. 439.3) Sec. 3. Before entering upon the duties of his office, each judge shall take and subscribe the constitutional oath of office and shall file it with the Secretary of State. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 660.)

(705 ILCS 505/4) (from Ch. 37, par. 439.4) Sec. 4. Each judge shall receive an annual salary of: $20,900 from the third Monday in January, 1979 to the third Monday in January, 1980; $22,100 from the third Monday in January, 1980 to the third Monday in January, 1981; $23,400 from …

(705 ILCS 505/5) (from Ch. 37, par. 439.5) Sec. 5. The court shall have a seal with such device as it may order. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 660.)

(705 ILCS 505/6) (from Ch. 37, par. 439.6) Sec. 6. The court shall hold sessions at such places or remotely as it deems necessary to expedite the business of the court. (Source: P.A. 104-188, eff. 1-1-26.)

(705 ILCS 505/6.5) Sec. 6.5. Court of Claims Administration and Grant Fund. The Court of Claims may accept monetary gifts and grants from any source for any purpose necessary or desirable in the exercise of its powers or the administration of its duties upon such terms and condit…

(705 ILCS 505/7) (from Ch. 37, par. 439.7) Sec. 7. The court shall record its acts and proceedings. The Secretary of State, ex officio, shall be clerk of the court, but may appoint a deputy, who shall be an officer of the court, to act in his stead. The deputy shall take an oath …

(705 ILCS 505/8) (from Ch. 37, par. 439.8) Sec. 8. Court of Claims jurisdiction; deliberation periods. The court shall have exclusive jurisdiction to hear and determine the following matters: (a) All claims against the State founded upon any law of the State of Illinois or upon a…

(705 ILCS 505/8.5) Sec. 8.5. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 95-18, eff. 7-30-07. Repealed by P.A. 97-618, eff. 10-26-11.)

(705 ILCS 505/9) (from Ch. 37, par. 439.9) Sec. 9. The court may: A. Establish rules for its government and for the regulation of practice therein; appoint commissioners to assist the court in such manner as it directs and discharge them at will; and exercise such powers as are n…

(705 ILCS 505/9.5) Sec. 9.5. Gold Star and Fallen Heroes Families Assistance Program. (a) Within the Court of Claims, there is established a Gold Star and Fallen Heroes Families Assistance Program, which is charged with the responsibility of assessing the needs of and providing i…

(705 ILCS 510/1) (from Ch. 37, par. 439.25) Sec. 1. Whenever a claim is filed with the Department of Human Services or the Department of Corrections for payment of medical fees or charges arising from the medical care or hospitalization of an escapee from a State controlled chari…

(705 ILCS 510/2) (from Ch. 37, par. 439.26) Sec. 2. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Medical Fees of State Inmate Escapees Act. (Source: P.A. 86-1324.)