Illinois § 2
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 2, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2.
The terms "flight" and "fled" as used in this act, shall be construed to mean any voluntary or involuntary departure from the jurisdiction of the court where the proceedings hereinafter mentioned may have been instituted and are still pending, with the effect of avoiding, impeding or delaying the action of the court in which such proceedings may have been instituted or be pending, or any such departure from the state where the person demanded then was, if he then was under detention by law as a person of unsound mind and subject to detention. The word "state" wherever used in this act shall include states, territories, districts and insular and other possessions of the United States. As applied to a request to return any person within the purview of this act to or from the District of Columbia, the words "executive authority," "Governor" and "Chief Magistrate" respectively shall include a justice of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia and other authority. (Source: Laws 1917, p. 345.)
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?
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How does Illinois § 2 apply to my situation?
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