Illinois § 6
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 6, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6.
Dissemination time frames and priorities. (A) The Illinois State Police's duty and obligation to furnish criminal history record information to peace officers and criminal justice agencies shall take precedence over any requirement of this Act to furnish conviction information to non-criminal justice agencies or to the public. When, in the judgment of the Director, such duties and obligations are being fulfilled in a timely manner, the Illinois State Police shall furnish conviction information to requesters in accordance with the provisions of this Act. The Illinois State Police may give priority to requests for conviction information from non-criminal justice agencies over other requests submitted pursuant to this Act. (B) The Illinois State Police shall attempt to honor requests for conviction information made pursuant to this Act in the shortest time possible. Subject to the dissemination priorities of subsection (A) of this Section, the Illinois State Police shall respond to a request for conviction information within 2 weeks from receipt of a request. (Source: P.A. 102-538, eff. 8-20-21.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 6
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 6 cover?
Section 6 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?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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