Illinois § 5-720
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5-720, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-720.
Representation before departments by out-of-state attorneys. (a) When any attorney who is not admitted to the practice of law in Illinois by unlimited or conditional admission, but who is licensed in another state, territory, or commonwealth of the United States, the District of Columbia, or a foreign country may desire to appear before a hearing officer, administrative law judge, or other adjudicatory officer or body of a department, such attorney shall be allowed to appear before the same as provided in Illinois Supreme Court Rule 707. (b) Subject to the rulemaking provisions of the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act, each department may adopt rules to implement and administer this Section. (Source: P.A. 98-895, eff. 1-1-15.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 5-720
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5-720 cover?
Section 5-720 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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