Coroners'
Laws
Coroners'
Laws
A FEW OF THE MOST IMPORTANT LAWS FOR ILLINOIS CORONERS
Concerning the Stipend:
55 ILCS 5/4-6001, Officers in counties of less than 2,000,000
*19041 55 ILCS 5/4-6001
Formerly cited as IL ST CH 34 p 4-6001
ILLINOIS COMPILED STATUTES
CHAPTER 55. COUNTIES
ACT 5. COUNTIES CODE
ARTICLE 4. FEES AND SALARIES
DIVISION 4-6. COUNTY OFFICERS' SALARIES IN COUNTIES OF LESS THAN 2,000,000 INHABITANTS
Current through P.A. 90-573, apv. 2/6/98
5/4-6001. Officers in counties of less than 2,000,000
(e)
Beginning December 1, 1990, no county board may reduce or otherwise
impair the compensation payable from county funds to a county officer
if the
reduction
or impairment is the result of the county officer receiving an award
or stipend payable from State funds.
(55 ILCS 5/5-1085.5 new)
Sec. 5-1085.5. Homicide and questionable death protocol.
Each county, except home rule counties, must establish a
written protocol to deal with homicides and questionable
deaths. The protocol must be promulgated by the Coroner,
Sheriff, State's Attorney, all fire departments and fire
protection districts located in the county, and all police
departments located in the county. The protocol must include
at least the following:
(a) the types of deaths that fall under the scope of the
protocol;
(b) the agencies concerned with the death;
(c) the area of responsibility for each agency regarding
the death; and
(d) uniform procedures concerning homicides and
questionable deaths.
If, prior to the effective date of this amendatory Act of
the 92nd General Assembly, a county has established a written
protocol that was agreed to by the agencies specified in this
Section to deal with homicides and questionable deaths, then
that protocol is deemed to satisfy the requirements of this
Section.
The protocol shall not interfere with reasonable attempts
to preserve life, attempt resuscitation, or provide necessary
medical services.
STATUTES
(Illinois laws pertaining to coroners)