§ 1 Short title
§ 5 Statement of findings
§ 15 Definitions
§ 20 Purpose
§ 25 Powers

Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes > 20 ILCS 660 - Family Farm Assistance Act

  • Chief judge: The judge who has primary responsibility for the administration of a court but also decides cases; chief judges are determined by seniority.
  • Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
  • Oversight: Committee review of the activities of a Federal agency or program.
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • Probation officers: Screen applicants for pretrial release and monitor convicted offenders released under court supervision.
  • Public defender: Represent defendants who can't afford an attorney in criminal matters.