Illinois § 5

Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

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Definitions. As used in this Act: "Authorized electronic monitoring" means the placement and use of an electronic monitoring device by a resident in his or her room in accordance with this Act. "Community-integrated living arrangement" has the meaning given to that term in Section 3 of the Community-Integrated Living Arrangements Licensure and Certification Act. "Department" means the Department of Human Services. "Developmental disability facility" means a facility or section of a facility that is licensed by, operated by, or is under contract with the State or a political subdivision of the State and that admits persons with developmental disabilities for residential services. "Electronic monitoring device" means a surveillance instrument with a fixed position video camera or an audio recording device, or a combination thereof, that is installed in a resident's room under the provisions of this Act and broadcasts or records activity or sounds occurring in the room. "Resident" means a person residing in a community-integrated living arrangement or developmental disability facility. "Staff" includes individuals providing supervisory of other services at a community-integrated living arrangement or developmental disability facility. (Source: P.A. 101-229, eff. 1-1-20.)

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.

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