Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 50 ILCS 705/7.5

  • Tort: A civil wrong or breach of a duty to another person, as outlined by law. A very common tort is negligent operation of a motor vehicle that results in property damage and personal injury in an automobile accident.
     The Board shall annually review police pursuit procedures and make available suggested law enforcement pursuit guidelines for law enforcement agencies. This Section does not alter the effect of previously existing law, including the immunities established under the Local Governmental and Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act.