Illinois § 6-102
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 6-102, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6-102.
Any person who conspires unlawfully to cause, or unlawfully causes, any person to be adjudicated as subject to involuntary or judicial admission or as a person under legal disability or to be detained at, or admitted to any mental health facility or developmental disabilities facility, or any person who receives or detains a person with mental illness or person with a developmental disability, contrary to this Act, or any person who maltreats a person with mental illness or person with a developmental disability, or any person who knowingly aids, abets or assists or encourages a person with mental illness or person with a developmental disability to be absent without permission from any facility or custodian in which or by whom such person is lawfully detained, or any person who violates any provision contained in this Act or rule or regulation of the Department issued under this Act commits a Class A misdemeanor. (Source: P.A. 88-380.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 6-102
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 6-102 cover?
Section 6-102 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 § 6-102?
A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 6-102" (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Illinois official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Illinois attorney.
How does Illinois § 6-102 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Illinois can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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