Skip to main content
Find a Lawyer

Illinois Statutes Chapter 725. Criminal Procedure § 105/4. Commission

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

§ 4. Commission. (a) There is created the State Appellate Defender Commission, to consist of 9 members appointed as follows:

(1) A chairman appointed by the Governor;

(2) One member appointed by the Supreme Court;

(3) One member appointed by each of the 5 Appellate Courts;

(4) One member appointed by the Supreme Court from a panel of 3 persons nominated by the Illinois State Bar Association;

(5) One member appointed by the Governor from a panel of 3 persons nominated by the Illinois Public Defender Association.

All appointments shall be filed with the Secretary of State by the appointing authority.

The terms of the original members shall be as follows:

One one year term and until a successor is appointed and qualified;

One 2 year term and until a successor is appointed and qualified;

One 3 year term and until a successor is appointed and qualified;

2 4 year terms and until a successor is appointed and qualified;

2 5 year terms and until a successor is appointed and qualified;

2 6 year terms and until a successor is appointed and qualified.

Thereafter all terms shall be for 6 years and until a successor is appointed and qualified. The Chairman, at the first meeting of the Commission, shall conduct a drawing by lot to determine the length of each original member's term.

(b) No member may serve more than one full 6 year term. Vacancies in the membership of the commission are filled in the same manner as original appointments. Appointment to fill vacancies occurring before the expiration of a term are for the remainder of the unexpired term.

(c) Members of the commission shall elect a vice-chairman and secretary from the membership of the commission. The commission shall meet once every six months. The chairman shall determine the time and place of meetings. Additional meetings may be held upon petition to the chairman by four or more members of the commission or upon the call of the Chairman after seven days written notice to the members.

(d) Members of the commission are not entitled to receive compensation. Members of the commission shall receive reimbursement for actual expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.

(e) Four members of the commission constitutes a quorum.

Previous Part of Code Next Part of Code
Back to Chapter List

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Illinois Statutes Chapter 725. Criminal Procedure § 105/4. Commission - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/il/chapter-725-criminal-procedure/il-st-sect-725-105-4/

FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.

Was this helpful?

Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes

A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.

Go to Learn About the Law

Latest Blog Posts

For Legal Professionals

Learn About The Law

Get help with your legal needs

FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.

Go to Learn About the Law

Need to Find an Attorney?

Search our directory by legal issue

Enter information in one or both fields (Required)

Copied to clipboard