Illinois § 29-15
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 29-15, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 29-15.
Conviction deemed infamous. Any person convicted of an infamous crime as such term is defined in Section 124-1 of the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963, as amended, shall thereafter be prohibited from holding any office of honor, trust, or profit, unless such person is again restored to such rights by the terms of a pardon for the offense, has received a restoration of rights by the Governor, or otherwise according to law. Any time after a judgment of conviction is rendered, a person convicted of an infamous crime may petition the Governor for a restoration of rights. The changes made to this Section by this amendatory Act of the 102nd General Assembly are declarative of existing law. (Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)
Source: official Illinois text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 29-15
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 29-15 cover?
Section 29-15 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.
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