Illinois § 2
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 2, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2.
The court shall set a date for a hearing on the petition within 5 days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, after the filing of the petition. The hearing shall be conducted in the manner prescribed in Article VIII of Chapter III of the "Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code", as now and hereafter amended. If the jury by its verdict, or the court if no jury is requested, finds that the named person is not subject to involuntary admission, he shall be returned to the institution to which he was sentenced and committed. If the jury by its verdict, or the court if no jury is requested, finds that the named person is subject to involuntary admission, the court shall commit him to the Department of Human Services. If the named person is deemed no longer subject to involuntary admission and the time for which he was sentenced has not expired, he shall be returned by the Department of Human Services to the penal or correctional institution from which he was committed to finish his original sentence. If the time has expired, he shall be discharged in accordance with Article IX of Chapter III of the "Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code", as now and hereafter amended. (Source: P.A. 89-507, eff. 7-1-97.)
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
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Illinois.