Illinois § 3-6027
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 3-6027, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-6027.
Penalty for neglect to pay over money collected. If any sheriff unreasonably neglects to pay any money collected by him on execution, fee bill or process, when demanded by the person entitled to receive the same, he may be proceeded against in the court from which the execution, fee bill or process issued, as for a contempt; and he shall also forfeit to the person injured five times the lawful interest of the money, from the time of the demand until paid, which may be recovered by action upon his bond, or against the sheriff alone, in any court of competent jurisdiction. (Source: P.A. 86-962.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 3-6027
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 3-6027 cover?
Section 3-6027 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 § 3-6027?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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