Illinois § 4
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 4, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4.
Notwithstanding Section 3, no compensation is payable under this Act unless a claim therefor is filed, within the time specified by that Section with the Court of Claims on an application prescribed and furnished by the Attorney General and setting forth: (a) the name, address and rank or grade in which the guardsman was serving at the time of this death; (b) the names and addresses of person or persons designated by the guardsman to receive the compensation and, if more than one, the percentage or share to be paid to each such person, or if there has been no such designation, the name and address of the personal representative of the estate of the guardsman; (c) a full, factual account of the circumstances resulting in or the course of events causing the death of the guardsman; and (d) such other information as the Court of Claims reasonably requires. When a claim is filed, the Attorney General shall make an investigation for substantiation of matters set forth in such an application. (Source: P.A. 85-1241.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 4
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 4 cover?
Section 4 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 § 4?
A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 4" (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?
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How does Illinois § 4 apply to my situation?
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