Illinois § 121-15
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 121-15, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 121-15.
Filing and status of foreign judgments.) A copy of any foreign judgment authenticated in accordance with the statutes of this State may be filed in the office of the clerk of any circuit court of this State. The clerk, upon verifying with the Director that the judgment or order qualifies as a "foreign judgment", shall treat the foreign judgment in the same manner as a judgment of any circuit court of this State. A foreign judgment so filed has the same effect, is subject to the same procedures, defenses and proceedings for reopening, vacating, or staying and may be enforced or satisfied in like manner as a judgment of any circuit court of this State. (Source: P.A. 79-1362.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 121-15
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 121-15 cover?
Section 121-15 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 § 121-15?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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