Illinois § 5
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5.
Definitions. In this Act: "Gang" has the same meaning ascribed to the term in Section 10 of the Illinois Streetgang Terrorism Omnibus Prevention Act. "Gang database" means any database accessed by a law enforcement agency with the primary purpose to designate a person as an associate or alleged member of a gang, streetgang, or organization defined in Section 10 of the Illinois Streetgang Terrorism Omnibus Prevention Act, or includes or points to information, including, but not limited to, fact-based or uncorroborated information, that reflects a designation of that person as a gang member, not including law enforcement agency case reports, dispatching notes, or dispatch system records. "Gang member" has the same meaning ascribed to the term in Section 10 of the Illinois Streetgang Terrorism Omnibus Prevention Act. "Law enforcement agency" means an agency of this State or unit of local government that is primarily responsible for the detection, investigation, or prevention of crime and the enforcement of the criminal laws of this State. "Shared gang database" means a gang database that is accessed by an agency or person outside of the agency that created the records that populate the database. (Source: P.A. 103-185, eff. 6-30-23.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 5
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5 cover?
Section 5 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?
A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5" (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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