Chapter 740 — CIVIL LIABILITIES

(740 ILCS 40/0.01) (from Ch. 100 1/2, par. 13.9) Sec. 0.01. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Controlled Substance and Cannabis Nuisance Act. (Source: P.A. 86-1324.)

(740 ILCS 40/1) (from Ch. 100 1/2, par. 14) Sec. 1. As used in this Act unless the context otherwise requires: "Controlled Substances" means any substance as defined and included in the Schedules of Article II of the "Illinois Controlled Substances Act," and cannabis as defined i…

(740 ILCS 40/10) (from Ch. 100 1/2, par. 23) Sec. 10. Whenever a fine or costs shall be assessed under the provisions of this Act against the owner of any property herein declared to be a nuisance, such fine or costs shall constitute a lien upon such property to the extent of the…

(740 ILCS 40/11) (from Ch. 100 1/2, par. 24) Sec. 11. (a) If any lessee or occupant, on one or more occasions, shall use leased premises for the purpose of unlawful possessing, serving, storing, manufacturing, cultivating, delivering, using, selling or giving away controlled subs…

(740 ILCS 40/13) (from Ch. 100 1/2, par. 25) Sec. 13. Nothing contained in this Act shall apply to any unlawful act which results from failing to comply with the provisions prescribed in the "Illinois Controlled Substances Act," enacted by the 77th General Assembly. (Source: P.A.…

(740 ILCS 40/2) (from Ch. 100 1/2, par. 15) Sec. 2. All places and the fixtures and movable contents thereof, used for the purpose of unlawfully selling, possessing, serving, storing, delivering, manufacturing, cultivating, giving away or using controlled substances are hereby de…

(740 ILCS 40/3) (from Ch. 100 1/2, par. 16) Sec. 3. (a) The Illinois State Police or the State's Attorney or any citizen of the county in which a nuisance exists may file a complaint in the name of the People of the State of Illinois to enjoin all persons from maintaining or perm…

(740 ILCS 40/3.1) (from Ch. 100 1/2, par. 16.1) Sec. 3.1. Before the filing of a complaint under paragraph (c) of Section 3 of this Act, the State's Attorney shall, by personal service or by certified mail, provide to the owner of the place at which the nuisance is located, or th…

(740 ILCS 40/4) (from Ch. 100 1/2, par. 17) Sec. 4. The defendant shall be held to answer the allegations of the complaint as in other civil proceedings. At all hearings upon the merits, evidence of the general reputation of such place, of the inmates thereof, and of those resort…

(740 ILCS 40/5) (from Ch. 100 1/2, par. 18) Sec. 5. The plaintiff at any time before, but not later than 10 days after, the filing of the answer, unless further time be granted by the court, may file interrogatories in writing concerning matters material to the allegations of the…

(740 ILCS 40/6) (from Ch. 100 1/2, par. 19) Sec. 6. If the existence of the nuisance is established, the court shall enter a judgment perpetually restraining all persons from maintaining or permitting such nuisance, and from using the place in which the same is maintained for any…

(740 ILCS 40/7) (from Ch. 100 1/2, par. 20) Sec. 7. The proceeds of the sale of the movable property shall be applied in payment of the costs of the proceeding, and the balance, if any, shall be forwarded by the clerk of the circuit court to the State Treasurer for deposit into t…

(740 ILCS 40/8) (from Ch. 100 1/2, par. 21) Sec. 8. In case of the violation of any injunction or order of abatement issued under the provisions of this Act, the court may summarily try and punish the offender for his contempt of court. The hearing may be had upon affidavits, or …

(740 ILCS 40/9) (from Ch. 100 1/2, par. 22) Sec. 9. If the owner of the place has not been guilty of any contempt of court in the proceedings, and appears and pays all costs, fees, and allowances that are a lien on the place and files a bond in the full value of the property, to …

(740 ILCS 45/1) (from Ch. 70, par. 71) Sec. 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Crime Victims Compensation Act". (Source: P.A. 78-359.)

(740 ILCS 45/10.1) (from Ch. 70, par. 80.1) Sec. 10.1. Award of compensation. The awarding of compensation and the amount of compensation to which an applicant and other persons are entitled shall be based on the following factors: (a) Each victim may be compensated for his or he…

(740 ILCS 45/10.2) Sec. 10.2. Emergency awards. (a) If it appears, prior to taking action on an application, that the claim is one for which compensation is probable, and undue hardship will result to the applicant if immediate payment is not made, the Attorney General may recomm…

(740 ILCS 45/11.1) (from Ch. 70, par. 81.1) Sec. 11.1. The Court of Claims may provide for the payment of an award in a lump sum or in installments. (Source: P.A. 81-1013.)

(740 ILCS 45/12) (from Ch. 70, par. 82) Sec. 12. No fee may be charged to the applicant in any proceeding under this Act except as provided in this Act. If the applicant is represented by counsel or some other duly authorized agent in making application under this Act or in any f…

(740 ILCS 45/12.1) (from Ch. 70, par. 82.1) Sec. 12.1. The Court of Claims may, after a hearing, make an award to a person who has filed an application or any other person it finds is entitled to compensation, including the guardian or conservator of a minor or incompetent, based…

(740 ILCS 45/13.1) (from Ch. 70, par. 83.1) Sec. 13.1. (a) A hearing before a Commissioner of the Court of Claims shall be held for those claims in which: (1) the Court of Claims on its own motion sets a hearing; (2) the Attorney General petitions the Court of Claims for a hearin…

(740 ILCS 45/14.1) (from Ch. 70, par. 84.1) Sec. 14.1. (a) Hearings shall be open to the public unless the Court of Claims determines that a closed hearing should be held because: (1) the alleged assailant has not been brought to trial and a public hearing would adversely affect …

(740 ILCS 45/15) (from Ch. 70, par. 85) Sec. 15. At the conclusion of a hearing held under this Act, the Court of Claims shall enter an order stating (1) its findings of fact, (2) its decision as to whether or not compensation is due under this Act, (3) the amount of compensation…

(740 ILCS 45/16) (from Ch. 70, par. 86) Sec. 16. The Court of Claims, on its own motion or upon the written request of any applicant, may modify an award of compensation made under this Act or reconsider a denial of compensation. No hearing need be held, however, unless the writt…

(740 ILCS 45/17) (from Ch. 70, par. 87) Sec. 17. Subrogation. (a) The Court of Claims may award compensation on the condition that the applicant subrogate to the State his rights to collect damages from the assailant or any third party who may be liable in damages to the applican…

(740 ILCS 45/18) (from Ch. 70, par. 88) Sec. 18. Claims against awards. (a) An award is not subject to enforcement, attachment, garnishment, or other process, except that an award is not exempt from a claim of a creditor to the extent that he or she provided products, services, o…

(740 ILCS 45/18.5) Sec. 18.5. Restrictions on collection of debts incurred by crime victims. (a) Within 10 business days after the filing of a claim, the Office of the Attorney General shall issue an applicant a written notice of the crime victim compensation claim and inform the…

(740 ILCS 45/2) Sec. 2. Definitions. As used in this Act, unless the context otherwise requires: (a) "Applicant" means any of the following claiming compensation under this Act: (1) A victim. (2) If the victim was a guardian or primary caregiver to an adult who is physically or m…

(740 ILCS 45/2.5) Sec. 2.5. Felony status. A victim's criminal history or felony status shall not prevent compensation to that victim or the victim's family. No compensation may be granted to an applicant under this Act while the applicant is held in a correctional institution. A…

(740 ILCS 45/20) (from Ch. 70, par. 90) Sec. 20. (a) In addition to any other civil liability or criminal penalties provided by law, a person who the Court of Claims or the Attorney General finds has willfully misstated or omitted facts relevant to the determination of whether co…

(740 ILCS 45/3.1) (from Ch. 70, par. 73.1) Sec. 3.1. In addition to other powers and duties set forth in the Court of Claims Act and this Act, the Court of Claims shall have power to issue subpoenas, to administer oaths, to conduct hearings required by this Act and to promulgate …

(740 ILCS 45/4.1) (from Ch. 70, par. 74.1) Sec. 4.1. In addition to other powers and duties set forth in this Act and other powers exercised by the Attorney General, the Attorney General shall: (1) investigate all claims and prepare and present an investigatory report and a draft…

(740 ILCS 45/4.2) Sec. 4.2. A law enforcement agency shall, within 15 days of receipt of a written request for a police report made to verify that the requirements of a crime victims compensation application under Section 6.1 of this Act have been met, provide the Attorney Genera…

(740 ILCS 45/5.1) (from Ch. 70, par. 75.1) Sec. 5.1. (a) Every hospital licensed under the laws of this State shall display prominently in its emergency room posters giving notification of the existence and general provisions of this Act. The posters may be displayed by physical …

(740 ILCS 45/6.1) (from Ch. 70, par. 76.1) Sec. 6.1. Right to compensation. A person is entitled to compensation under this Act if: (a) Timing. Within 5 years of the occurrence of the crime, or within one year after a criminal charge of a person for an offense, upon which the cla…

(740 ILCS 45/7.1) (from Ch. 70, par. 77.1) Sec. 7.1. (a) The application shall set out: (1) the name and address of the victim; (2) if the victim is deceased, the name and address of the applicant and his or her relationship to the victim, the names and addresses of other persons…

(740 ILCS 45/8.1) (from Ch. 70, par. 78.1) Sec. 8.1. If an applicant does not submit all materials substantiating his or her claim as requested of him or her by the Attorney General, the Attorney General shall notify the applicant in writing of the specific additional items of in…

(740 ILCS 45/9.1) (from Ch. 70, par. 79.1) Sec. 9.1. In determining whether an applicant is entitled to compensation, the Attorney General and Court of Claims shall consider the facts stated in the application and other material and information. However, the Attorney General and …

(740 ILCS 50/0.01) (from Ch. 40, par. 1950) Sec. 0.01. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Criminal Conversation Abolition Act. (Source: P.A. 99-90, eff. 1-1-16.)

(740 ILCS 50/1) (from Ch. 40, par. 1951) Sec. 1. (Repealed). (Source: Laws 1947, p. 800. Repealed by P.A. 99-90, eff. 1-1-16.)

(740 ILCS 50/2) (from Ch. 40, par. 1952) Sec. 2. (Repealed). (Source: Laws 1947, p. 800. Repealed by P.A. 99-90, eff. 1-1-16.)

(740 ILCS 50/3) (from Ch. 40, par. 1953) Sec. 3. (Repealed). (Source: Laws 1947, p. 800. Repealed by P.A. 99-90, eff. 1-1-16.)

(740 ILCS 50/4) (from Ch. 40, par. 1954) Sec. 4. (Repealed). (Source: Laws 1947, p. 800. Repealed by P.A. 99-90, eff. 1-1-16.)

(740 ILCS 50/5) (from Ch. 40, par. 1955) Sec. 5. (Repealed). (Source: Laws 1947, p. 800. Repealed by P.A. 99-90, eff. 1-1-16.)

(740 ILCS 50/6) (from Ch. 40, par. 1956) Sec. 6. (Repealed). (Source: Laws 1947, p. 800. Repealed by P.A. 99-90, eff. 1-1-16.)

(740 ILCS 50/7) (from Ch. 40, par. 1957) Sec. 7. (Repealed). (Source: Laws 1947, p. 800. Repealed by P.A. 99-90, eff. 1-1-16.)

(740 ILCS 50/7.1) Sec. 7.1. Abolition; effect of repeal. (a) This amendatory Act of the 99th General Assembly does not apply to any cause of action that accrued under Sections 1 through 7 of this Act before their repeal, and a timely action brought under those Sections shall be d…

(740 ILCS 57/1) Sec. 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Drug Dealer Liability Act. (Source: P.A. 89-293, eff. 1-1-96.)

(740 ILCS 57/10) Sec. 10. Legislative findings. The legislature finds and declares all of the following: (1) Every community in the country is affected by the marketing and distribution of illegal drugs. A vast amount of State and local resources are expended in coping with the f…

(740 ILCS 57/15) Sec. 15. Definitions. As used in this Act: "Illegal drug" means a drug whose distribution is a violation of State law. "Illegal drug market" means the support system of illegal drug related operations, from production to retail sales, through which an illegal dru…