April 22, 2020
NOTE: This page features updated content demonstrating 2020 changes in Illinois law with passage of Public Act 101-0130. Since its effective date of January 1, this Act removed the statute of limitations for the regular and aggravated versions of criminal sexual assault. Domestic battery is a serious criminal offense in Illinois. The first offense is […]
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January 16, 2020
NOTE: This article was updated to reflect 2020 changes in Illinois law with passage of Public Act 101-0285. These changes became effective on January 1st, amending the Illinois statute governing female genital mutilation. Children may seek an order of protection against a parent under the Illinois Domestic Violence Act, found at 750 ILCS 60/1 et […]
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