Illinois § 12-814
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 12-814, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-814.
Costs and fees. (a) The costs of obtaining a deduction order shall be charged to the judgment debtor, unless the court determines, in its discretion, that costs incurred by the judgment creditor were improperly incurred, in which case those costs shall be paid by the judgment creditor. (b) No fee shall be paid by an employer for filing his or her appearance, answer or satisfaction of judgment against him or her. (c) A fee consisting of 2% of the amount required to be deducted by any deduction order shall be allowed and paid to the employer, and the amount so paid shall be charged to the judgment debtor. (d) No other fee shall be paid to an employer at the time of service of the summons or at any other time thereafter unless he or she is subpoenaed to appear as a witness, in which case he or she is entitled to witness fees as in other civil cases. (Source: P.A. 95-661, eff. 1-1-08.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 12-814
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 12-814 cover?
Section 12-814 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 § 12-814?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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How does Illinois § 12-814 apply to my situation?
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