§ 15 ILCS 540/0.01 Short title
§ 15 ILCS 540/1 That the Treasurer of the State of Illinois be, and is hereby …
§ 15 ILCS 540/2 The money so received from the United States shall be held and …

Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes > 15 ILCS 540 - Disabled Militarymen Money Act

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Joint committee: Committees including membership from both houses of teh legislature. Joint committees are usually established with narrow jurisdictions and normally lack authority to report legislation.
  • Petty offense: A federal misdemeanor punishable by six months or less in prison. Source: U.S. Courts
  • Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.
  • Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.