Illinois Compiled Statutes 605 ILCS 5/9-125 – The appropriate highway authorities shall seasonably prosecute for …
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The appropriate highway authorities shall seasonably prosecute for all fines and penalties provided for in this Code for violations committed on highways under their respective jurisdictions.
Whenever any person complains of a violation of this Code to the highway authority that has jurisdiction over the particular highway where the violation of this Code is alleged to have been committed, such highway authority shall proceed to investigate as to the reason for such complaint and, if the complaint is found to be just, shall at once proceed to prosecution of the offender.
In case the highway authority fails to prosecute, complaint may be made by any person before any court of proper jurisdiction.
Whenever any person complains of a violation of this Code to the highway authority that has jurisdiction over the particular highway where the violation of this Code is alleged to have been committed, such highway authority shall proceed to investigate as to the reason for such complaint and, if the complaint is found to be just, shall at once proceed to prosecution of the offender.
Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 605 ILCS 5/9-125
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
In case the highway authority fails to prosecute, complaint may be made by any person before any court of proper jurisdiction.