Illinois § 5-24004
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5-24004, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-24004.
Order for payment for treatment by county. Upon the hearing of such a petition and the court being fully advised in the premises, and finding the facts therein alleged to be true, and that the applicant is financially unable to pay for such treatment and that no relative legally responsible therefor is financially able to pay for such treatment, may make an order upon the county board to pay for any such treatment for the applicant for any sum not in excess of $40 per month as the court deems necessary and reasonable considering the financial condition of the applicant, which sum may be used to provide necessary treatment, and in addition thereto, medicine, nursing care and food for such applicant, if such applicant is shown to be financially unable to pay for such medicine, care or food. It shall thereupon be the duty of the county board to see that such amount so fixed by the court is expended for treatment, or treatment and medicine, nursing care and food, as the case may be, for such applicant, until further order of the court. (Source: P.A. 86-962.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 5-24004
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5-24004 cover?
Section 5-24004 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 § 5-24004?
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