Chapter 720 — CRIMINAL OFFENSES

(720 ILCS 5/33E-4) (from Ch. 38, par. 33E-4) Sec. 33E-4. Bid rotating. A person commits the offense of bid rotating when, pursuant to any collusive scheme or agreement with another, he engages in a pattern over time (which, for the purposes of this Section, shall include at least…

(720 ILCS 5/33E-5) (from Ch. 38, par. 33E-5) Sec. 33E-5. Acquisition or disclosure of bidding information by public official. (a) Any person who is an official of or employed by any unit of State or local government who knowingly opens a sealed bid at a time or place other than a…

(720 ILCS 5/33E-6) (from Ch. 38, par. 33E-6) Sec. 33E-6. Interference with contract submission and award by public official. (a) Any person who is an official of or employed by any unit of State or local government who knowingly conveys, either directly or indirectly, outside of …

(720 ILCS 5/33E-7) (from Ch. 38, par. 33E-7) Sec. 33E-7. Kickbacks. (a) A person violates this Section when he knowingly either: (1) provides, attempts to provide or offers to provide any kickback; (2) solicits, accepts or attempts to accept any kickback; or (3) includes, directl…

(720 ILCS 5/33E-8) (from Ch. 38, par. 33E-8) Sec. 33E-8. Bribery of inspector employed by contractor. (a) A person commits bribery of an inspector when he offers to any person employed by a contractor or subcontractor on any public project contracted for by any unit of State or l…

(720 ILCS 5/33E-9) (from Ch. 38, par. 33E-9) Sec. 33E-9. Change orders. Any change order authorized under this Section shall be made in writing. Any person employed by and authorized by any unit of State or local government to approve a change order to any public contract who kno…

(720 ILCS 5/33F-1) (from Ch. 38, par. 33F-1) Sec. 33F-1. Definitions. For purposes of this Article: (a) "Body Armor" means any one of the following: (1) A military style flak or tactical assault vest which is made of Kevlar or any other similar material or metal, fiberglass, plas…

(720 ILCS 5/33F-2) (from Ch. 38, par. 33F-2) Sec. 33F-2. Unlawful use of body armor. A person commits the offense of unlawful use of body armor when he knowingly wears body armor and is in possession of a dangerous weapon, other than a firearm, in the commission or attempted comm…

(720 ILCS 5/33F-3) (from Ch. 38, par. 33F-3) Sec. 33F-3. Sentence. A person convicted of unlawful use of body armor for a first offense shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor and for a second or subsequent offense shall be guilty of a Class 4 felony. (Source: P.A. 87-521.)

(720 ILCS 5/33G-1) (Section scheduled to be repealed on July 1, 2027) Sec. 33G-1. Short title. This Article may be cited as the Illinois Street Gang and Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Law (or "RICO"). (Source: P.A. 104-10, eff. 6-16-25; 104-434, eff. 11-21-25.)

(720 ILCS 5/33G-10) (Section scheduled to be repealed on July 1, 2027) Sec. 33G-10. Continuation and validation of Illinois Street Gang and Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Law. (a) The General Assembly finds and declares the following: (1) When Article 33G was adde…

(720 ILCS 5/33G-2) (Section scheduled to be repealed on July 1, 2027) Sec. 33G-2. Legislative declaration. The substantial harm inflicted on the people and economy of this State by pervasive violent street gangs and other forms of enterprise criminality, is legitimately a matter …

(720 ILCS 5/33G-3) (Section scheduled to be repealed on July 1, 2027) Sec. 33G-3. Definitions. As used in this Article: (a) "Another state" means any State of the United States (other than the State of Illinois), or the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or…

(720 ILCS 5/33G-4) (Section scheduled to be repealed on July 1, 2027) Sec. 33G-4. Prohibited activities. (a) It is unlawful for any person, who intentionally participates in the operation or management of an enterprise, directly or indirectly, to: (1) knowingly do so, directly or…

(720 ILCS 5/33G-5) (Section scheduled to be repealed on July 1, 2027) Sec. 33G-5. Penalties. Under this Article, notwithstanding any other provision of law: (a) Any violation of subsection (a) of Section 33G-4 of this Article shall be sentenced as a Class X felony with a term of …

(720 ILCS 5/33G-6) (Section scheduled to be repealed on July 1, 2027) Sec. 33G-6. Remedial proceedings, procedures, and forfeiture. (a) Under this Article, the circuit court shall have jurisdiction to prevent and restrain violations of this Article by issuing appropriate orders, …

(720 ILCS 5/33G-7) (Section scheduled to be repealed on July 1, 2027) Sec. 33G-7. Construction. In interpreting the provisions of this Article, the court shall construe them in light of the applicable model jury instructions set forth in the Federal Criminal Jury Instructions for…

(720 ILCS 5/33G-8) (Section scheduled to be repealed on July 1, 2027) Sec. 33G-8. Limitations. Under this Article, notwithstanding any other provision of law, but otherwise subject to the periods of exclusion from limitation as provided in Section 3-7 of this Code, the following …

(720 ILCS 5/33G-9) (Section scheduled to be repealed on July 1, 2027) Sec. 33G-9. Repeal. This Article is repealed on July 1, 2027. (Source: P.A. 103-4, eff. 5-31-23; 104-10, eff. 6-16-25; 104-434, eff. 11-21-25.)

(720 ILCS 5/34-1) (from Ch. 38, par. 34-1) Sec. 34-1. Effect of headings. Section, Article, and Title headings contained herein shall not be deemed to govern, limit, modify or in any manner affect the scope, meaning, or intent of the provisions of any Section, Article, or Title h…

(720 ILCS 5/34-2) (from Ch. 38, par. 34-2) Sec. 34-2. Partial invalidity. The invalidity of any provision of this Code shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this Code. (Source: Laws 1961, p. 1983.)

(720 ILCS 5/34-3) (from Ch. 38, par. 34-3) Sec. 34-3. Savings provisions; continuation of prior Statutes. The provisions of Sections 2, 3 and 4 of "An Act to revise the law in relation to the construction of the Statutes", approved March 5, 1874, as amended, shall apply in all co…

(720 ILCS 5/34-4) (from Ch. 38, par. 34-4) Sec. 34-4. Effective date. This Code shall take effect January 1, 1962. (Source: Laws 1961, p. 1983.)

(720 ILCS 5/36-1) (from Ch. 38, par. 36-1) (Text of Section from P.A. 103-1071) Sec. 36-1. Property subject to forfeiture. (a) Any vessel or watercraft, vehicle, or aircraft is subject to forfeiture under this Article if the vessel or watercraft, vehicle, or aircraft is used with…

(720 ILCS 5/36-1.1) Sec. 36-1.1. Seizure. (a) Any property subject to forfeiture under this Article may be seized and impounded by the Director of the Illinois State Police or any peace officer upon process or seizure warrant issued by any court having jurisdiction over the prope…

(720 ILCS 5/36-1.2) Sec. 36-1.2. Receipt for seized property. If a law enforcement officer seizes property for forfeiture under this Article, the officer shall provide an itemized receipt to the person possessing the property or, in the absence of a person to whom the receipt cou…

(720 ILCS 5/36-1.3) Sec. 36-1.3. Safekeeping of seized property pending disposition. (a) Property seized under this Article is deemed to be in the custody of the Director of the Illinois State Police, subject only to the order and judgments of the circuit court having jurisdictio…

(720 ILCS 5/36-1.4) Sec. 36-1.4. Notice to State's Attorney. The law enforcement agency seizing property for forfeiture under this Article shall, as soon as practicable but not later than 28 days after the seizure, notify the State's Attorney for the county in which an act or omi…

(720 ILCS 5/36-1.5) Sec. 36-1.5. Preliminary review. (a) Within 14 days of the seizure, the State's Attorney of the county in which the seizure occurred shall seek a preliminary determination from the circuit court as to whether there is probable cause that the property may be su…

(720 ILCS 5/36-10) Sec. 36-10. Applicability; savings clause. (a) The changes made to this Article by Public Act 100-512 and Public Act 100-699 only apply to property seized on and after July 1, 2018. (b) The changes made to this Article by Public Act 100-699 are subject to Secti…

(720 ILCS 5/36-1a) (from Ch. 38, par. 36-1a) Sec. 36-1a. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 98-699, eff. 1-1-15. Repealed by P.A. 100-512, eff. 7-1-18.)

(720 ILCS 5/36-2) (from Ch. 38, par. 36-2) Sec. 36-2. Complaint for forfeiture. (a) If the State's Attorney of the county in which such seizure occurs finds that the alleged violation of law giving rise to the seizure was incurred without willful negligence or without any intenti…

(720 ILCS 5/36-2.1) Sec. 36-2.1. Notice to owner or interest holder. The first attempted service of notice shall be commenced within 28 days of the receipt of the notice from the seizing agency by Form 4-64. If the property seized is a conveyance, notice shall also be directed to…

(720 ILCS 5/36-2.2) Sec. 36-2.2. Replevin prohibited; return of personal property inside seized conveyance. (a) Property seized under this Article shall not be subject to replevin, but is deemed to be in the custody of the Director of the Illinois State Police, subject only to th…

(720 ILCS 5/36-2.5) Sec. 36-2.5. Judicial in rem procedures. (a) The laws of evidence relating to civil actions shall apply to judicial in rem proceedings under this Article. (b) Only an owner of or interest holder in the property may file an answer asserting a claim against the …

(720 ILCS 5/36-2.7) Sec. 36-2.7. Innocent owner hearing. (a) After a complaint for forfeiture has been filed and all claimants have appeared and answered, a claimant may file a motion with the court for an innocent owner hearing prior to trial. This motion shall be made and suppo…

(720 ILCS 5/36-3) (from Ch. 38, par. 36-3) Sec. 36-3. Exemptions from forfeiture. (a) No vessel or watercraft, vehicle, or aircraft used by any person as a common carrier in the transaction of business as such common carrier may be forfeited under the provisions of Section 36-2 u…

(720 ILCS 5/36-3.1) Sec. 36-3.1. Proportionality. Property forfeited under this Article shall be subject to an 8th Amendment to the United States Constitution disproportionate penalties analysis, and the property forfeiture may be denied in whole or in part if the court finds tha…

(720 ILCS 5/36-4) (from Ch. 38, par. 36-4) Sec. 36-4. Remission by Attorney General. Whenever any owner of, or other person interested in, a vessel or watercraft, vehicle, or aircraft seized under the provisions of this Act files with the Attorney General before the sale or destr…

(720 ILCS 5/36-5) Sec. 36-5. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 98-1020, eff. 8-22-14. Repealed by P.A. 100-512, eff. 7-1-18.)

(720 ILCS 5/36-6) Sec. 36-6. Return of property, damages and costs. (a) The law enforcement agency that holds custody of property seized for forfeiture shall return to the claimant, within a reasonable period of time not to exceed 7 days unless the order is stayed by the trial co…

(720 ILCS 5/36-7) Sec. 36-7. Distribution of proceeds; selling or retaining seized property prohibited. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this Section, the court shall order that property forfeited under this Article be delivered to the Illinois State Police within 60 days. (b)…

(720 ILCS 5/36-9) Sec. 36-9. Reporting. Property seized or forfeited under this Article is subject to reporting under the Seizure and Forfeiture Reporting Act. (Source: P.A. 100-512, eff. 7-1-18.)

(720 ILCS 5/36.5-5) Sec. 36.5-5. Vehicle impoundment. (a) In addition to any other penalty, fee or forfeiture provided by law, a peace officer who arrests a person for a violation of Section 10-9, 11-14, 11-14.1, 11-14.3, 11-14.4, 11-18, or 11-18.1 of this Code or related municip…

(720 ILCS 5/37-1) (from Ch. 38, par. 37-1) Sec. 37-1. Maintaining Public Nuisance. Any building used in the commission of offenses prohibited by Sections 9-1, 10-1, 10-2, 11-14, 11-15, 11-16, 11-17, 11-20, 11-20.1, 11-20.1B, 11-20.3, 11-21, 11-22, 12-5.1, 16-1, 20-2, 23-1, 23-1(a…

(720 ILCS 5/37-2) (from Ch. 38, par. 37-2) Sec. 37-2. Enforcement of lien upon public nuisance. Any building, used in the commission of an offense specified in Section 37-1 of this Act with the intentional, knowing, reckless or negligent permission of the owner thereof, or the ag…

(720 ILCS 5/37-3) (from Ch. 38, par. 37-3) Sec. 37-3. Revocation of licenses, permits and certificates. All licenses, permits or certificates issued by the State of Illinois or any subdivision or political agency thereof authorizing the serving of food or liquor on any premises f…

(720 ILCS 5/37-4) (from Ch. 38, par. 37-4) Sec. 37-4. Abatement of nuisance.) The Attorney General of this State or the State's Attorney of the county wherein the nuisance exists may commence an action to abate a public nuisance as described in Section 37-1 of this Act, in the na…

(720 ILCS 5/37-5) (from Ch. 38, par. 37-5) Sec. 37-5. Enforcement by private person. A private person may, after 30 days and within 90 days of giving the Attorney General and the State's Attorney of the county of nuisance written notice by certified or registered mail of the fact…

(720 ILCS 5/37.5-10) Sec. 37.5-10. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 93-192, eff. 7-14-03. Repealed by P.A. 96-712, eff. 1-1-10.)