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§ 20. Civil nature of proceedings. The proceedings under this Act shall be civil in nature. The provisions of the Civil Practice Law, 1 and all existing and future amendments of that Law shall apply to all proceedings hereunder except as otherwise provided in this Act.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Illinois Statutes Chapter 725. Criminal Procedure § 207/20. Civil nature of proceedings - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/il/chapter-725-criminal-procedure/il-st-sect-725-207-20/
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