Illinois Statutes Chapter 725. Criminal Procedure § 105/11. Recovery of funds

(a) The State Appellate Defender may, on behalf of the state, recover payment or reimbursement, as the case may be, from each person who has received legal assistance under this Act, to which he was not entitled and for which he refuses to pay or reimburse. Suit must be brought within three (3) years from the date the aid was received.

(b) Amounts recovered under this section are paid into the state general fund.