Illinois § 142
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 142, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 142.
Article 142. Payment of fines and disposition thereof. (a) Fines imposed by a military court or through imposition of non-judicial punishment may be paid to this State and delivered to the court or imposing officer, or to a person executing their process. Fines may be collected in the following manner: (1) by cash or money order; (2) by retention of any pay or allowances due or to become due the person fined from any state or the United States; or (3) by garnishment or levy, together with costs, on the wages, goods, and chattels of a person delinquent in paying a fine, as provided by law. (b) Any sum so received or retained shall be deposited into the State Military Justice Fund or to whomever the court so directs. (Source: P.A. 99-796, eff. 1-1-17.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 142
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 142 cover?
Section 142 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 § 142?
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