HB1842 amends the Illinois Municipal Code to establish a system of administrative adjudication for code violations.
HB1842 amends the Illinois Municipal Code to establish a system of administrative adjudication for code violations. It allows municipalities to create code hearing units to handle such cases. Hearing officers must complete a formal training program and be licensed attorneys in Illinois. They can issue orders prohibiting further violations or compelling remediation. The bill also outlines the powers and duties of hearing officers, including accepting evidence, issuing subpoenas, and imposing penalties. The maximum fine is set by the Illinois Supreme Court's Mandatory Arbitration System.
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