Illinois § 4

Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 4, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 4.

Applicability. (A) The provisions of this Act shall apply only to conviction information mandated by statute to be reported to or to be collected, maintained, or disseminated by the Illinois State Police. (B) The provisions of this Act shall not apply to statistical information. (C) In the event of conflict between the application of this Act and the statutes listed in paragraphs (1), (2), (3), (4), or (5) below, the statutes listed below, as hereafter amended, shall control unless specified otherwise: (1) The Juvenile Court Act of 1987; or (2) Section 5-3-4 of the Unified Code of Corrections; or (3) Paragraph (4) of Section 12 of the Probation and Probation Officers Act; or (4) Section 2.1 of the Criminal Identification Act; or (5) The Pretrial Services Act. (Source: P.A. 102-538, eff. 8-20-21.)

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?

No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Illinois official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Illinois attorney.

How does Illinois § 4 apply to my situation?

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