Illinois § 11-1-8
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 11-1-8, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11-1-8.
The corporate authorities of each municipality may: (a) Conduct programs and carry on and coordinate activities for the prevention, reduction or control of juvenile delinquency within the municipality; (b) Cooperate, coordinate or act jointly with the State of Illinois or any other municipality, county or public or private agency in conducting programs and carrying on and coordinating activities for the prevention, reduction or control of juvenile delinquency, including but not limited to the establishment, support and maintenance of individual or joint public or private agencies or neighborhood accountability boards to conduct such programs and carry on such activities in cooperation with law enforcement officers through referral of juvenile offenders; (c) Spend municipal funds appropriated for the purposes of this Section; (d) Make application for, accept and use money, financial grants or contributions of services from any public or private source made available for the purposes of this Section; (e) All officials, agencies and employees of a municipality, which has exercised the authority granted by this Section, shall cooperate in so far as possible with the corporate authorities in coordinating and conducting activities and programs to carry out the purposes of this Section. (Source: P.A. 80-853.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 11-1-8
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 11-1-8 cover?
Section 11-1-8 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.
How do I cite Illinois § 11-1-8?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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How does Illinois § 11-1-8 apply to my situation?
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