§ 20 ILCS 1310/0.01 Short title
§ 20 ILCS 1310/1 The terms used in this Act shall have the following meanings ascribed …
§ 20 ILCS 1310/2 The Department of Human Services shall administer domestic violence …
§ 20 ILCS 1310/3 The Department of Human Services shall provide for the funding of …
§ 20 ILCS 1310/3.2 All funds collected pursuant to P.A. 82-645, which are held in escrow …

Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes > 20 ILCS 1310 - Domestic Violence Shelters Act

  • Escrow: Money given to a third party to be held for payment until certain conditions are met.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Public defender: Represent defendants who can't afford an attorney in criminal matters.
  • Units of local government: has the meaning established in Section 1 of Article VII of the Constitution of the State of Illinois of 1970. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.28