Illinois § 616
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 616, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 616.
Admission of parentage authorized. (a) A respondent in a proceeding to adjudicate parentage may admit to the parentage of a child by filing a pleading to that effect or by admitting parentage under penalty of perjury when making an appearance or during a hearing. (b) If the court finds that the admission of parentage satisfies the requirements of this Section and finds that there is no reason to question the admission, the court shall enter an order adjudicating the child to be the child of the person admitting parentage. (Source: P.A. 99-85, eff. 1-1-16.)
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What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 616 cover?
Section 616 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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