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735 ILCS 5/8-2501
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 735 - CIVIL PROCEDURE|735 ILCS 5/ - Code of Civil Procedure.|Article VIII - Evidence

 (from Ch. 110, par. 8-2501)Sec. 8-2501. Expert Witness Standards. In any case in which the standard of  care  given by a medical  profession is at issue, the court shall apply the  following standards to determine if a witness qualifies as an expert witness  and can testify on the issue of the appropriate standard of care.(a)  Relationship of the medical specialties of the witness to the medical  problem or problems  and the type of treatment administered in the case;(b) Whether the witness has devoted  a  substantial portion of his or her     time to the practice of medicine, teaching or University based research  in relation to the medical care and type of treatment at issue which gave  rise to the medical problem of which the plaintiff complains;(c)  Whether the witness is licensed   in the same profession as the defendant; and(d) Whether, in the case against a nonspecialist, the witness can  demonstrate a sufficient familiarity with the standard of care practiced in  this State.  (Source: P.A. 97-1145, eff. 1-18-13.)
735 ILCS 5/Art. VIII Pt. 26 heading
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 735 - CIVIL PROCEDURE|735 ILCS 5/ - Code of Civil Procedure.|Article VIII - Evidence

 Part 26.      Minors
735 ILCS 5/8-2601
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 735 - CIVIL PROCEDURE|735 ILCS 5/ - Code of Civil Procedure.|Article VIII - Evidence

 (from Ch. 110, par. 8-2601)Sec. 8-2601.         (a) An out-of-court statement made by a child under the  age of 13 describing any act of child abuse or any conduct involving an  unlawful sexual act performed in the presence of, with, by, or on the  declarant child, or testimony by such of an out-of-court statement made by  such child that he or she complained of such acts to another, is admissible  in any civil proceeding, if:  (1) the court conducts a hearing outside the  presence of the jury and finds that the time, content, and circumstances of  the statement provide sufficient safeguards of reliability; and (2) the  child either:  (i) testifies at the proceeding; or (ii) is unavailable as a  witness and there is corroborative evidence of the act which is the subject  of the statement.(b) If a statement is admitted pursuant to this Section, the court shall  instruct the jury that it is for the jury to determine the weight and  credibility to be given to the statement and that, in making its  determination, it shall consider the age and maturity of the child, the  nature of the statement, the circumstances under which the statement was  made, and any other relevant factors.(c) The proponent of the statement shall give the adverse party  reasonable notice of an intention to offer the statement and the  particulars of the statement.    (Source: P.A. 85-1440.)
735 ILCS 5/Art. VIII Pt. 27 heading
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 735 - CIVIL PROCEDURE|735 ILCS 5/ - Code of Civil Procedure.|Article VIII - Evidence

 Part 27.      Elder Adults
735 ILCS 5/8-2701
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 735 - CIVIL PROCEDURE|735 ILCS 5/ - Code of Civil Procedure.|Article VIII - Evidence

Sec. 8-2701.   Admissibility of evidence; out of court statements; elder  abuse.(a) An out of court statement made by an eligible adult, as defined in the  Adult Protective Services Act, who has been diagnosed by a physician to suffer  from (i) any form of dementia, developmental disability, or other form of  mental incapacity or (ii) any physical infirmity which prevents the eligible  adult's appearance in court, describing any act of  elder abuse, neglect, or  financial exploitation, or testimony by an eligible adult of an out of court  statement  made by the eligible adult that he or she complained of such acts to another,  is admissible in any civil proceeding, if:(1) the court conducts a hearing outside the presence     of the jury and finds that the time, content, and circumstances of the statement provide sufficient safeguards of reliability; and(2) the eligible adult either:(A) testifies at the proceeding; or(B) is unavailable as a witness and there is         corroborative evidence of the act which is the subject of the statement.(b) If a statement is admitted pursuant to this Section, the court shall  instruct the jury that it is for the jury to determine the weight and  credibility to be given to the statement and that, in making its determination,  it shall consider the condition of the eligible adult, the nature of the  statement, the  circumstances under which the statement was made, and any other relevant  factors.(c) The proponent of the statement shall give the adverse party reasonable  notice of an intention to offer the statement and the particulars of the  statement.  (Source: P.A. 98-49, eff. 7-1-13.)
735 ILCS 5/Art. VIII Pt. 28 heading
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 735 - CIVIL PROCEDURE|735 ILCS 5/ - Code of Civil Procedure.|Article VIII - Evidence

 Part 28.  Prior Sexual Activity or Reputation as Evidence  (Source: P.A. 96-307, eff. 1-1-10.)
735 ILCS 5/8-2801
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 735 - CIVIL PROCEDURE|735 ILCS 5/ - Code of Civil Procedure.|Article VIII - Evidence

Sec. 8-2801. Admissibility of evidence; prior sexual activity or reputation.(a) Evidence generally inadmissible. The following evidence is not admissible in any civil proceeding except as provided in subsections (b) and (c):(1) evidence offered to prove that any victim engaged     in other sexual behavior; or(2) evidence offered to prove any victim's sexual     predisposition.(b) Exceptions.(1) In a civil case, the following evidence is     admissible, if otherwise admissible under this Act:(A) evidence of specific instances of sexual         behavior by the victim offered to prove that a person other than the accused was the source of semen, injury, or other physical evidence; and(B) evidence of specific instances of sexual         behavior by the victim with respect to the person accused of the sexual misconduct offered by the accused to prove consent by the victim.(c) Procedure to determine admissibility.(1) A party intending to offer evidence under     subsection (b) must:(A) file a written motion at least 14 days before         trial specifically describing the evidence and stating the purpose for which it is offered unless the court, for good cause requires a different time for filing or permits filing during trial; and(B) serve the motion on all parties and notify         the victim or, when appropriate, the victim's guardian or representative.(2) Before admitting evidence under this Section the     court must conduct a hearing in camera and afford the victim and parties a right to attend and be heard. The motion, related papers, and the record of the hearing must be sealed and remain under seal unless the court orders otherwise.  (Source: P.A. 96-307, eff. 1-1-10.)
735 ILCS 5/Art. VIII Pt. 29 heading
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 735 - CIVIL PROCEDURE|735 ILCS 5/ - Code of Civil Procedure.|Article VIII - Evidence

 Part 29.  Immigration Status  (Source: P.A. 101-550, eff. 1-1-20.)
735 ILCS 5/8-2901
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 735 - CIVIL PROCEDURE|735 ILCS 5/ - Code of Civil Procedure.|Article VIII - Evidence

(735 ILCS 5/8-2901)Sec. 8-2901. Admissibility of evidence; immigration status.(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), evidence related to a person's immigration status is not admissible in any civil proceeding.(b) Evidence otherwise inadmissible under this Act is admissible if:(1) it is essential to prove an element of a claim or     an affirmative defense;(2) it is offered to prove an interest or bias of a     witness, if it does not cause confusion of the issues or mislead the trier of fact, and the probative value of the evidence outweighs its prejudicial nature; or(3) a person or his or her attorney voluntarily     reveals his or her immigration status to the court.(c) A party intending to offer evidence relating to a person's immigration status shall file a written motion at least 14 days before a hearing or a trial specifically describing the evidence and stating the purpose for which it is offered. A court, for good cause, may require a different time for filing or permit filing during trial.Upon receipt of the motion and notice to all parties, the court shall conduct an in camera hearing, with counsel present, limited to review of the probative value of the person's immigration status to the case. If the court finds that the evidence relating to a person's immigration status meets the criteria set forth in paragraph (1), (2), or (3) of subsection (b), the court shall make findings of fact and conclusions of law regarding the permitted use of the evidence.The motion, related papers, and the record of the hearing shall be sealed and remain under seal unless the court orders otherwise.(d) A person may not, with the intent to deter any person or witness from testifying freely, fully, and truthfully to any matter before trial or in any court or before a grand jury, administrative agency, or any other State or local governmental unit, threaten to or actually disclose, directly or indirectly, a person's or witness's immigration status to any entity or any immigration or law enforcement agency. A person who violates this subsection commits a Class C misdemeanor.  (Source: P.A. 101-550, eff. 1-1-20.)
735 ILCS 5/Art. IX heading
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 735 - CIVIL PROCEDURE|735 ILCS 5/ - Code of Civil Procedure.|Article IX - Eviction

     ARTICLE IX  EVICTION    (Source: P.A. 100-173, eff. 1-1-18.)
735 ILCS 5/Art. IX Pt. 1 heading
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 735 - CIVIL PROCEDURE|735 ILCS 5/ - Code of Civil Procedure.|Article IX - Eviction

 Part 1.      In General
735 ILCS 5/9-101
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 735 - CIVIL PROCEDURE|735 ILCS 5/ - Code of Civil Procedure.|Article IX - Eviction

 (from Ch. 110, par. 9-101)Sec. 9-101.     Forcible entry prohibited.     No person shall make an  entry into lands or tenements except in cases where entry is allowed by  law, and in such cases he or she shall not enter with force, but in a peaceable  manner.    (Source: P.A. 82-280.)
735 ILCS 5/9-103
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 735 - CIVIL PROCEDURE|735 ILCS 5/ - Code of Civil Procedure.|Article IX - Eviction

 (from Ch. 110, par. 9-103)Sec. 9-103.     Mobile home site.     The rental of land upon which a mobile  home is placed or the rental  of a mobile home and the land on which it is placed, for more than 30  days, shall be construed as a lease of real property. However, nothing  in this Section shall be construed to affect the classification of  mobile homes as real or personal property for purposes of taxation.    (Source: P.A. 82-280.)
735 ILCS 5/9-104
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 735 - CIVIL PROCEDURE|735 ILCS 5/ - Code of Civil Procedure.|Article IX - Eviction

 (from Ch. 110, par. 9-104)Sec. 9-104.     Demand - Notice - Return.     The demand required by Section  9-102 of this Act may be made by delivering a copy  thereof to the tenant, or by leaving such a copy with some person of the  age of 13 years or upwards, residing on, or being in charge of, the premises;  or in case no one is in the actual possession of the premises, then by  posting the same on the premises; or if those in possession are unknown  occupants who are not parties to any written lease, rental agreement, or right  to possession agreement for the premises, then by delivering a copy of the  notice, directed to "unknown occupants", to the occupant or by leaving a copy  of the notice with some person of the age of 13 years or upwards  occupying the premises, or by posting a copy of the notice on the premises  directed to "unknown occupants".  When such demand is made by  an officer authorized to serve process, his or her return is prima facie  evidence of the facts therein stated, and if such demand is made by any  person not an officer, the return may be sworn to by the person serving  the same, and is then prima facie evidence of the facts therein  stated.  The demand for possession may be in the following form:To ....I hereby demand immediate possession of the following     described premises: (describing the same.)The demand shall be signed by the person claiming such possession,  his or her agent, or attorney.    (Source: P.A. 92-823, eff. 8-21-02.)
735 ILCS 5/9-104.3
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 735 - CIVIL PROCEDURE|735 ILCS 5/ - Code of Civil Procedure.|Article IX - Eviction

 (from Ch. 110, par. 9-104.3)Sec. 9-104.3.     Applicability of Article.     All common interest  community associations electing  pursuant to paragraph (8) of subsection (a) of Section 9-102 to have this  Article made applicable to such association shall follow the same  procedures and have the same rights and responsibilities as condominium  associations under this Article.    (Source: P.A. 84-1308.)
735 ILCS 5/9-105
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 735 - CIVIL PROCEDURE|735 ILCS 5/ - Code of Civil Procedure.|Article IX - Eviction

 (from Ch. 110, par. 9-105)Sec. 9-105.     Growing crops.     In case of forfeiture under contract of purchase, the  purchaser shall be entitled to cultivate and gather the crops, if any,  planted by him or her and grown or growing on the premises at the time of the  filing of the action, and shall have the right to enter for the  purpose of removing such crops, first paying or tendering to the party  entitled to the possession a reasonable compensation for such use of the  land before removing such crops.    (Source: P.A. 82-280.)
735 ILCS 5/9-106
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 735 - CIVIL PROCEDURE|735 ILCS 5/ - Code of Civil Procedure.|Article IX - Eviction

 (from Ch. 110, par. 9-106)Sec. 9-106.     Pleadings and evidence.     On complaint by the party or parties  entitled to  the possession of such premises being filed in the circuit court for the  county where such premises are situated, stating that such party is  entitled to the possession of such premises (describing the same with  reasonable certainty), and that the defendant (naming the defendant) unlawfully  withholds the possession thereof from him, her or them, the clerk of the  court shall issue a summons.The defendant may under a general denial of the allegations of the  complaint offer in evidence any matter in defense of the action.  Except as otherwise provided in Section 9-120,  no  matters not germane to the distinctive purpose of the proceeding shall  be introduced by joinder, counterclaim or otherwise. However,  a claim for rent may be joined in the complaint, and judgment may be entered  for the amount of rent found due.    (Source: P.A. 90-360, eff. 1-1-98.)
735 ILCS 5/9-106.1
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 735 - CIVIL PROCEDURE|735 ILCS 5/ - Code of Civil Procedure.|Article IX - Eviction

 (from Ch. 110, par. 9-106.1)Sec. 9-106.1.         Action for condominium assessments not barred or waived  by acceptance of assessments for time periods not covered by demand.An action brought under paragraph (7) of subsection (a) of Section 9-102  of this Act is neither barred nor  waived by the action of a Board of Managers in accepting payments from a  unit owner for his or her proportionate share of the common expenses or  of any other expenses lawfully agreed upon for any time period other than  that covered by the demand.    (Source: P.A. 84-1308.)
735 ILCS 5/9-106.3
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 735 - CIVIL PROCEDURE|735 ILCS 5/ - Code of Civil Procedure.|Article IX - Eviction

Sec. 9-106.3. Affirmative defenses for retaliation on the basis of immigration status.(a) It is an affirmative defense to an action maintained under this Article if the court finds that:(1) the landlord's demand for possession is based     solely or in part on the citizenship or immigration status of the  tenant; or(2) the landlord's demand for possession is based     solely or in part on the tenant's failure to provide a social security number, information required to obtain a consumer credit report, or a form of identification deemed acceptable by the landlord, and the lease with the tenant has commenced, and the tenant has taken possession.(b) This Section does not prohibit a landlord from complying with any legal obligation under federal, State, or local law, including, but not limited to, any legal obligation under any government program that provides for rent limitations or rental assistance to a qualified tenant or a subpoena, warrant, or other court order.(c) This Section does not prohibit a landlord from requesting information or documentation necessary to determine or verify the financial qualifications of a prospective tenant.(d) This Section does not prohibit a landlord from delivering to the tenant an oral or written notice regarding conduct by the tenant that violates, may violate, or has violated an applicable rental agreement, including the lease or any rule, regulation, or law.(e) This Section does not enlarge or diminish a landlord's right to terminate a tenancy pursuant to existing State or local law, nor does this Section enlarge or diminish the ability of a unit of local government to regulate or enforce a prohibition against a landlord's harassment of a tenant.  (Source: P.A. 101-439, eff. 8-21-19.)
735 ILCS 5/9-107.5
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 735 - CIVIL PROCEDURE|735 ILCS 5/ - Code of Civil Procedure.|Article IX - Eviction

Sec. 9-107.5. Notice to unknown occupants.(a) Service of process upon an  unknown  occupant may be had by delivering a copy of the summons and complaint naming  "unknown occupants" to the tenant or any unknown occupant or person of the age  of 13  or upwards occupying the premises.(b) If unknown occupants are not named in the initial  summons  and complaint and an eviction order in favor of the plaintiff is  entered, but the  order does not include unknown occupants and the sheriff determines  when  executing the eviction order that persons not included in the  order are  in possession of the premises, then the sheriff shall leave with a person of  the age of 13  years or upwards occupying the premises, a copy of the order, or  if no one is present in the premises to accept the order or refuses  to accept  the order, then by posting a copy of the order on the  premises. In  addition to leaving a copy of the order or posting of the  order, the  sheriff shall also  leave or post a notice addressed to "unknown occupants" that states unless any  unknown  occupants file a written petition with the clerk that sets forth the unknown  occupant's  legal claim for possession within 7 days of the date the notice is posted or  left with any  unknown occupant, the unknown occupants shall be evicted from the premises. If  any  unknown occupants file such a petition, a hearing on the merits of the unknown  occupant's  petition shall be held by the court within 7 days of the filing of the petition  with the clerk.  The unknown occupants shall have the burden of proof in establishing a legal  right to  continued possession.(c) The plaintiff may obtain an eviction order only and not for rent  as  to any  unknown occupants.(d) Nothing in this Section may be construed so as to vest any rights to  persons  who are criminal trespassers, nor may this Section be construed in any way  that interferes  with the ability of law enforcement officials removing persons or property from  the  premises when there is a criminal trespass.  (Source: P.A. 100-173, eff. 1-1-18.)
735 ILCS 5/9-107.10
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 735 - CIVIL PROCEDURE|735 ILCS 5/ - Code of Civil Procedure.|Article IX - Eviction

Sec. 9-107.10. Military personnel in military service; eviction action.(a) In this Section:"Military service" means any full-time training or duty, no matter how described under federal or State law, for which a service member is ordered to report by the President, Governor of a state, commonwealth, or territory of the United States, or other appropriate military authority."Service member" means a resident of Illinois who is a member of any component of the U.S. Armed Forces or the National Guard of any state, the District of Columbia, a commonwealth, or a territory of the United States.(b) In a residential eviction action, including eviction of a tenant who is a resident of a mobile home park, who is a service member that has entered military service, or of any member of the tenant's family who resides with the tenant, if the tenant entered into the rental agreement on or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 94th General Assembly, the court may, on its own motion, and shall, upon motion made by or on behalf of the tenant, do either of the following if the tenant's ability to pay the agreed rent is materially affected by the tenant's military service:(1) Stay the proceedings for a period of 90 days,     unless, in the opinion of the court, justice and equity require a longer or shorter period of time.(2) Adjust the obligation under the rental agreement     to preserve the interest of all parties to it.(c) In order to be eligible for the benefits granted to service members under this Section, a service member or a member of the service member's family who resides with the service member must provide the landlord or mobile home park operator with a copy of the orders calling the service member to military service in excess of 29 consecutive days and of any orders further extending the period of service.(d) If a stay is granted under this Section, the court may grant the landlord or mobile home park operator such relief as equity may require.(e) A violation of this Section constitutes a civil rights violation under the Illinois Human Rights Act.  All proceeds from the collection of any civil penalty       imposed pursuant to the Illinois Human Rights Act  under this subsection shall be deposited into the Illinois Military Family Relief Fund. (Source: P.A. 100-173, eff. 1-1-18.)
735 ILCS 5/9-108
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 735 - CIVIL PROCEDURE|735 ILCS 5/ - Code of Civil Procedure.|Article IX - Eviction

 (from Ch. 110, par. 9-108)Sec. 9-108.     Jury trial.     In any case relating to premises used for residence  purposes, either party may demand trial by jury, notwithstanding any  waiver of jury trial contained in any lease or contract.    (Source: P.A. 82-280.)
735 ILCS 5/9-109
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 735 - CIVIL PROCEDURE|735 ILCS 5/ - Code of Civil Procedure.|Article IX - Eviction

 (from Ch. 110, par. 9-109)Sec. 9-109.     Trial ex parte.     If the defendant does not appear, having been duly  summoned as herein provided the trial may proceed ex parte, and may be  tried by the court, without a jury.    (Source: P.A. 82-280.)
735 ILCS 5/9-109.5
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 735 - CIVIL PROCEDURE|735 ILCS 5/ - Code of Civil Procedure.|Article IX - Eviction

Sec. 9-109.5. Standard of proof. After a trial, if the court finds, by a  preponderance of the evidence,  that the allegations in the complaint have been proven, the court  shall enter an eviction order in favor of the  plaintiff.  (Source: P.A. 100-173, eff. 1-1-18.)
735 ILCS 5/9-109.6
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 735 - CIVIL PROCEDURE|735 ILCS 5/ - Code of Civil Procedure.|Article IX - Eviction

Sec. 9-109.6. Residential eviction order; form. A standardized residential eviction order form, as determined by the Supreme Court, shall be used statewide.  (Source: P.A. 100-173, eff. 1-1-18.)