§ 20 ILCS 835/0.01 Short title
§ 20 ILCS 835/1 The Department of Natural Resources shall have the care, control, …
§ 20 ILCS 835/2 It shall be the policy of the State of Illinois to acquire a system …
§ 20 ILCS 835/2.5 Eminent domain
§ 20 ILCS 835/3 In maintaining the State parks the Department of Natural Resources …
§ 20 ILCS 835/3a The Department of Natural Resources shall not dispose of any portion …
§ 20 ILCS 835/4 The Department of Natural Resources has the …
§ 20 ILCS 835/4a It shall be the duty of the Governor and the Director of the …
§ 20 ILCS 835/4b Products manufactured in the United States
§ 20 ILCS 835/4c All income realized from properties under the jurisdiction of the …
§ 20 ILCS 835/6 It is a violation of this Section for any person to do any of the …
§ 20 ILCS 835/8 If the property adjoining any State Park is used for farming …

Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes > 20 ILCS 835 - State Parks Act

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Bequest: Property gifted by will.
  • Continuance: Putting off of a hearing ot trial until a later time.
  • Decedent: A deceased person.
  • Deed: The legal instrument used to transfer title in real property from one person to another.
  • Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
  • Fiduciary: A trustee, executor, or administrator.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Legacy: A gift of property made by will.
  • Power of attorney: A written instrument which authorizes one person to act as another's agent or attorney. The power of attorney may be for a definite, specific act, or it may be general in nature. The terms of the written power of attorney may specify when it will expire. If not, the power of attorney usually expires when the person granting it dies. Source: OCC
  • Probate: Proving a will
  • Public defender: Represent defendants who can't afford an attorney in criminal matters.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.
  • Venue: The geographical location in which a case is tried.
  • Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.