Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 520 ILCS 20/21

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • State: when applied to different parts of the United States, may be construed to include the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14
     It is unlawful to resist any officer or agent, of the Department when he is attempting to arrest a person for violation of any property damage laws of this State, or any law of this State intended to protect farm livestock, or human life, or for any violation occurring on lands leased by the Department or under its control.