Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 35 ILCS 200/21-420

  • Petty offense: A federal misdemeanor punishable by six months or less in prison. Source: U.S. Courts
     Any tax title holder failing or refusing to reconvey the property to the owner on demand after payment or tender or deposit of the amounts due, as provided in Section 21-415, shall be guilty of a petty offense. One-half of the fine shall go to the property owner and one-half to the county.