County law libraries in Illinois to be open whenever courthouses are open, with fees collected by clerks.
County law libraries in Illinois are to be open whenever courthouses are open, unless closed for operational necessity or by the county board. These libraries, which may include self-help centers and legal assistance programs, are to be freely available to licensed attorneys, judges, public officers, and the public. Fees for these libraries are to be collected by the clerks of trial courts, with no additional fee charged if more than one party is represented. The County Law Library Fund, into which these fees are deposited, cannot be used for lobbying activities.
Included in complete analysis
- Overview
- Core Provisions
- Implementation
- Impact
- Legal Framework
- Critical Issues
See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.