Illinois Compiled Statutes 20 ILCS 1710/1710-20 – Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code
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(a) The Department has the power to administer the provisions of the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code that pertain to the responsibilities of the Department.
(b) The Department has the power to initiate injunction proceedings wherever it appears to the Secretary that any person, group of persons, or corporation is engaged or about to engage in any acts or practices that constitute or will constitute a violation of the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code or any rule or regulation prescribed under authority of that Code. The Secretary may, in his or her discretion, through the Attorney General, file a complaint and apply for an injunction, and upon a proper showing, any circuit court may issue a permanent or preliminary injunction or a temporary restraining order without bond to enforce that Code, rule, or regulation in addition to the penalties and other remedies provided in that Code, rule, or regulation. Either party may appeal as in other civil cases.
(b) The Department has the power to initiate injunction proceedings wherever it appears to the Secretary that any person, group of persons, or corporation is engaged or about to engage in any acts or practices that constitute or will constitute a violation of the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code or any rule or regulation prescribed under authority of that Code. The Secretary may, in his or her discretion, through the Attorney General, file a complaint and apply for an injunction, and upon a proper showing, any circuit court may issue a permanent or preliminary injunction or a temporary restraining order without bond to enforce that Code, rule, or regulation in addition to the penalties and other remedies provided in that Code, rule, or regulation. Either party may appeal as in other civil cases.
Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 20 ILCS 1710/1710-20
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
- Temporary restraining order: Prohibits a person from an action that is likely to cause irreparable harm. This differs from an injunction in that it may be granted immediately, without notice to the opposing party, and without a hearing. It is intended to last only until a hearing can be held.