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§ 12.85. Criminal prosecution of dissolved corporation. The dissolution of a corporation either (1) by the issuance of a certificate of dissolution by the Secretary of State, or (2) by a judgment of dissolution by a circuit court of this State, or (3) by expiration of its period of duration, shall not: (a) Prohibit the State from prosecuting said corporation criminally by indictment, information or complaint filed subsequent to its dissolution for any offenses committed prior to dissolution; or (b) Abate or suspend a criminal proceeding which is pending against the corporation on the effective date of dissolution.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Illinois Statutes Chapter 805. Business Organizations § 5/12.85. Criminal prosecution of dissolved corporation - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/il/chapter-805-business-organizations/il-st-sect-805-5-12-85/
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