Illinois § 5-9-1.8
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5-9-1.8, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-9-1.8.
Child pornography fines. Beginning July 1, 2025, 100% of the fines in excess of $10,000 collected for violations of Section 11-20.1 of the Criminal Code of 1961 or the Criminal Code of 2012 shall be deposited into the DCFS Children's Services Fund. Moneys in the Fund resulting from the fines shall be for the use of the Department of Children and Family Services for grants to private entities giving treatment and counseling to victims of child sexual abuse. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary and in addition to any other transfers that may be provided by law, on July 1, 2025, or as soon thereafter as practical, the State Comptroller shall direct and the State Treasurer shall transfer the remaining balance from the Child Abuse Prevention Fund into the DCFS Children's Services Fund. Upon completion of the transfer, the Child Abuse Prevention Fund is dissolved, and any future deposits due to that Fund and any outstanding obligations or liabilities of that Fund pass to the DCFS Children's Services Fund. (Source: P.A. 104-2, eff. 6-16-25.) (Text of Section from P.A. 104-245) Sec. 5-9-1.8. Child sexual abuse material fines. Beginning July 1, 2006, 100% of the fines in excess of $10,000 collected for violations of Section 11-20.1 of the Criminal Code of 1961 or the Criminal Code of 2012 shall be deposited into the Child Abuse Prevention Fund. Moneys in the Fund resulting from the fines shall be for the use of the Department of Children and Family Services for grants to private entities giving treatment and counseling to victims of child sexual abuse. (Source: P.A. 104-245, eff. 1-1-26.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 5-9-1.8
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Section 5-9-1.8 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.
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