Illinois § 615
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 615, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 615.
Consequences of declining genetic testing. (a) An order for genetic testing is enforceable through a proceeding for adjudication of contempt. (b) If an individual whose parentage is being determined declines to submit to genetic testing ordered by the court or administrative agency, the court or administrative agency may adjudicate parentage contrary to the position of that individual. (c) Genetic testing of the mother of a child is not a condition precedent to genetically testing the child and a man whose paternity is being determined. If the mother is unavailable or declines to submit to genetic testing, the court or administrative agency may order the genetic testing of the child and every man whose paternity is being adjudicated. (Source: P.A. 99-85, eff. 1-1-16.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 615
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 615 cover?
Section 615 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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