Illinois § 15-305

Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 15-305, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 15-305.

Custody if transaction took place in this State. Except as in Section 15-302, 15-303, or 15-304, the administrator may take custody of property presumed abandoned whether located in this State or another state if: (1) the transaction out of which the property arose took place in this State; (2) the holder is domiciled in a state that does not provide for the custodial taking of the property, except that if the property is specifically exempt from custodial taking under the law of the state of the holder's domicile, the property is not subject to the custody of the administrator; and (3) the last-known address of the apparent owner or other person entitled to the property is unknown or in a state that does not provide for the custodial taking of the property, except that if the property is specifically exempt from custodial taking under the law of the state of the last-known address, the property is not subject to the custody of the administrator. (Source: P.A. 100-22, eff. 1-1-18.)

Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 15-305

What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 15-305 cover?

Section 15-305 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.

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