Illinois § 21.1
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 21.1, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21.1.
In any proceeding in which the Department of Children and Family Services is a party, books, papers, records, warrants, computer printouts and memoranda showing the status of financial obligations owed to the Department of Children and Family Services by any person may be proved by a photostatic or reproduced copy thereof under the certificate of the Director of the Department of Children and Family Services. Such certified copies shall, without further proof, be admitted into evidence in the hearing before the Department, in an investigation or in any other proceeding. Nothing in this paragraph is intended to alter the rules governing admissibility of evidence in proceedings in which financial obligations owed to the Department are not in issue. (Source: P.A. 85-126.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 21.1
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 21.1 cover?
Section 21.1 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 § 21.1?
A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 21.1" (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 § 21.1 apply to my situation?
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