Illinois § 10
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 10, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10.
Definitions. As used in this Act: "Family income" means the sum of a family's annual earnings and cash benefits from all sources before taxes, less payments made for child support. "Serious mental illness" means a diagnosis set forth in the most current version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). "Serious emotional disturbance" means a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder in a child or youth that resulted in functional impairment which substantially interferes with or limits his or her role or functioning in family, school, or community activities. "Child or youth at risk of custody relinquishment" means a child or youth whose parents or guardians refuse to take the child or youth home from a hospital or similar treatment facility because the parents or guardians have a reasonable belief that the child or youth will harm himself or herself or other family members upon the child or youth's return home, and there is no evidence of abuse or neglect. (Source: P.A. 98-808, eff. 1-1-15.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 10
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 10 cover?
Section 10 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 § 10?
A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 10" (Illinois). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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How does Illinois § 10 apply to my situation?
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