Illinois § 105-20
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 105-20, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 105-20.
Arrests; warrants. All authorized employees of the Department and all sheriffs, deputy sheriffs, and other police officers shall arrest any person detected in violation of any of the provisions of this Act, including administrative rules. Any duly accredited officer of the federal Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Forest Service may arrest any person detected in violation of any of the provisions of this Act, including administrative rules. All officers shall make prompt investigation of any violation of this Act, including administrative rules, reported by any other persons and shall cause a complaint to be filed when there seems just ground for a complaint and evidence procurable to support the complaint. Upon the filing of a complaint, the officers shall render assistance in the prosecution of the party against whom the complaint is made. Peace officers, other than employees of the Department, making arrests and serving warrants provided for by this Act shall receive the fees and mileage as provided for by law for sheriffs. Each duly accredited officer and authorized employee of the Department is empowered to execute and serve all warrants and processes issued by the circuit court. (Source: P.A. 98-752, eff. 1-1-15.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 105-20
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 105-20 cover?
Section 105-20 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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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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