Illinois Compiled Statutes 325 ILCS 2/70 – Construction of Act
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Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 325 ILCS 2/70
- individual: shall include every infant member of the species homo sapiens who is born alive at any stage of development. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.36
- 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
Nothing in this Act shall be construed to preclude the courts of this State from exercising their discretion to protect the health and safety of children in individual cases. The best interests and welfare of a child shall be a paramount consideration in the construction and interpretation of this Act. It is in the child’s best interests that this Act be construed and interpreted so as not to result in extending time limits beyond those set forth in this Act.