Illinois § 5-20
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5-20, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-20.
Registrations under the above section shall be made in the manner provided by sections 5-7 and 5-9, but electors whose registrations are marked "Incomplete" may make the applications provided by section 5-9 only on Monday and Tuesday of the third week prior to the week in which the election for officers, for which they are permitted to vote, is to be held. The subsequent procedure with reference to said cards shall be the same as that provided for voters registering under section 5-19 except that the election referred to shall be the election at which the applicant would be permitted to vote if otherwise qualified. (Source: Laws 1949, p. 855.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 5-20
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5-20 cover?
Section 5-20 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 § 5-20?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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