Illinois § 3-5001
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 3-5001, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-5001.
County clerk as recorder; election of recorder. The county clerk in counties having a population of less than 60,000 inhabitants shall be the recorder in the clerk's county. In counties having a population of 60,000 or more inhabitants, there shall be elected a recorder, as provided by law, who shall hold office until a successor is qualified. If the population of any county in which a recorder has been elected decreases to less than 60,000, the voters of that county shall continue to elect a recorder if the county board adopts a resolution to continue the office of an elected recorder. (Source: P.A. 103-400, eff. 1-1-24.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 3-5001
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 3-5001 cover?
Section 3-5001 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 § 3-5001?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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How does Illinois § 3-5001 apply to my situation?
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