Illinois § 16-107
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 16-107, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16-107.
Service of order - Bond. The order for ne exeat shall require the defendant to file his or her answer or otherwise plead within a time designated in the order, and, upon a certified copy of the order being served upon the defendant he or she shall give bond, with surety in the sum specified in such order, conditioned that he or she will not depart the State without leave of the court, and that he or she will render himself or herself to answer any judgment which the court may enter against him or her; and in default of giving such security, he or she may be committed to a penal institution other than the penitentiary, as in other cases, for the want of bail. No temporary departure from the State shall be considered as a breach of the condition of the bond, if he or she returns before personal appearance is necessary to answer or comply with any judgment or order of the court. (Source: P.A. 82-280.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 16-107
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 16-107 cover?
Section 16-107 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 § 16-107?
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