Illinois § 165
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 165, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 165.
Appointment of a hearing officer. The Commission has the authority to appoint any attorney duly licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois to serve as the hearing officer in any action for refusal to issue or renew a license or recovery permit or to discipline a license holder or recovery permit holder. The hearing officer has full authority to conduct the hearing. The hearing officer shall report his or her findings and recommendations to the Commission. The Commission has 60 calendar days from receipt of the report to review the report of the hearing officer. If the Commission disagrees with the recommendation of the hearing officer, then the Commission may issue an order in contravention of the recommendation. (Source: P.A. 97-576, eff. 7-1-12.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 165
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 165 cover?
Section 165 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 § 165?
A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 165" (Illinois). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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How does Illinois § 165 apply to my situation?
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