Illinois § 13
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 13, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13.
The sergeant-at-arms of the senate and his assistants, and the doorkeeper of the house of representatives and his assistants, shall serve such process and execute such orders as may be enjoined upon them by their respective houses, shall maintain order among spectators admitted into the rooms in which the respective houses hold their sessions, and take proper measures to prevent interruption of either house, and may arrest, with or without warrant, any person committing any offense created by this act, or by any law for the protection of the state house or any of its grounds or appurtenances, or guilty of any breach of the peace in or about the state house or public grounds connected therewith, and convey any such offender before the proper court for trial; and for such purpose they shall have the same authority as is granted to sheriffs. (Source: P.A. 77-1257.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 13
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 13 cover?
Section 13 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 § 13?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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How does Illinois § 13 apply to my situation?
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