Illinois § 24
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 24, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 24.
Costs and expenses. When the punishment of the crime shall be the confinement of the criminal in the penitentiary, the expenses shall be paid out of the state treasury, on the certificate of the Governor and warrant of the State Comptroller; and in all other cases they shall be paid out of the county treasury in the county wherein the crime is alleged to have been committed. The expenses shall be the fees paid to the officers of the asylum state, and all necessary travel in returning such fugitives. The necessary travel expenses allowed shall be the same, as near as may be, as the amounts for travel allowed pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Illinois Department of Central Management Services. Before such accounts shall be certified by the Governor, or paid by the county, they shall be verified by affidavit, and certified to by the state's attorney of the county wherein the crime is alleged to have been committed, and submitted therewith shall be the agent's authority or a certified copy of the waiver of extradition. (Source: P.A. 82-789.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 24
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 24 cover?
Section 24 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 § 24?
A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 24" (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 § 24 apply to my situation?
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