Illinois § 2
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 2, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2.
Definitions. (1) "Electronic" means relating to technology having electrical, digital, magnetic, wireless, optical, electromagnetic, or similar capabilities. (2) "Legal material" means, whether or not in effect: (A) the Illinois Constitution; (B) the Laws of Illinois; (C) the Illinois Compiled Statutes; (D) the Illinois Administrative Code; (E) the following categories of State administrative agency decisions: final administrative decisions; (F) reported decisions of the following State courts: Illinois Supreme Court, Illinois Appellate Court, and Illinois Court of Claims; or (G) Illinois Supreme Court rules. (3) "Official publisher" means: (A) for the Illinois Constitution, the Secretary of State; (B) for the Laws of Illinois, the Secretary of State; (C) for Illinois Compiled Statutes, the Secretary of State; (D) for a rule published in the Illinois Administrative Code, the Secretary of State; (E) for a rule not published in the Illinois Administrative Code, the State agency adopting the rule; (F) for a State agency decision included under paragraph (2)(E), the State agency issuing the decision; (G) for a State court decision included under paragraph (2)(F), the Illinois Supreme Court, Reporter of Decisions; (H) for State court rules, the Illinois Supreme Court; or (I) for Decisions of the Court of Claims, the Secretary of State. (4) "Publish" means to display, present, or release to the public, or cause to be displayed, presented, or released to the public, by the official publisher. (5) "Record" means information that is inscribed on a tangible medium or that is stored in an electronic or other medium and is retrievable in perceivable form. (6) "State" means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, or any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. (Source: P.A. 98-1097, eff. 1-1-15.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 2
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 2 cover?
Section 2 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 § 2?
A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 2" (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Illinois official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Illinois attorney.
How does Illinois § 2 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Illinois can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
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