Illinois § 3-6-5
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 3-6-5, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-6-5.
Crimes Committed by Persons Confined by the Department. When any person is charged with committing an offense while confined by the Department, cognizance thereof shall be taken by the circuit court of the county wherein such crime was committed. Such court shall adjudicate and sentence the person charged with such crime in the same manner and subject to the same rules and limitations as are now established by law in relation to other persons charged with crime. The expense of prosecution shall be paid by the Department. (Source: P.A. 77-2097.)
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What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 3-6-5 cover?
Section 3-6-5 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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