Illinois § 7.1
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 7.1, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7.1.
(a) (1) A facility described in Section 2.09, 2.10, or 2.18 shall retain on file a list provided by the legal guardian of each child under its care, designating persons to whom it may release custody of such child, including: (A) a primary list containing the names of persons to whom the facility can expect to usually release custody of the child, and (B) a contingency list containing the names of persons to whom the facility can expect to occasionally release custody of the child, and setting forth the manner in which such child may leave the facility in the custody of any such person. (2) No such facility shall release custody of any child under its care in any manner not authorized by the child's guardian, or to any person who is not known to the operators of the facility as, or cannot present sufficient identification proving himself to be, an individual listed by the child's guardian as one to whom custody of the child may be released. (b) Each such facility shall keep a daily departure record for each child under its care who leaves the facility with a person included on the contingency list, and record thereon the times the child leaves the facility, the manner of departure and the persons with whom such child leaves. (Source: P.A. 84-1358.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 7.1
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 7.1 cover?
Section 7.1 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 § 7.1?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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How does Illinois § 7.1 apply to my situation?
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