Illinois § 7-312
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 7-312, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7-312.
Installment payment. (a) A judgment debtor upon 5 days notice to the judgment creditor may apply to the trial court in which the judgment was entered for the privilege of paying such judgment in installments and the court in its discretion and without prejudice to any other judicial remedies which the judgment creditor may have may so order, fixing the amounts and times of payment of the installments. (b) The Secretary of State shall not suspend the driver's license, registration or nonresident's operating privilege, and any suspended driver's license or registration following nonpayment of a final judgment shall be restored when the judgment debtor gives proof of financial responsibility and when the judgment debtor obtains an order from the trial court permitting the payment of such judgment in installments and while the payment of any such installment is not in default. (Source: P.A. 83-1362.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 7-312
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 7-312 cover?
Section 7-312 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 § 7-312?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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