Illinois § 12-1401
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 12-1401, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-1401.
Orders to Take Into Custody. In any civil case where an order issues to take any person into custody for any reason, the order shall contain, if known, the name, date of birth, sex, physical description, and last known address of the person to be taken into custody. It shall also contain a statement of the reason the person is to be taken into custody and the date of issuance. However, nothing herein shall impose a duty upon the court to discern or seek out any of the information relating to the date of birth, sex, physical description, or last known address of the person to be taken into custody which is not provided by a litigant. Moreover, no order is invalid by reason of its failure to contain any of the information specified herein except as otherwise required by law. (Source: P.A. 84-942.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 12-1401
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 12-1401 cover?
Section 12-1401 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 § 12-1401?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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