Illinois Code § 3-4000
Illinois Code § 3-4000. Reproduced from the official Illinois Compiled Statutes, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 3-4000.
Legislative declaration. The General Assembly recognizes that quality legal representation in criminal and related proceedings is a fundamental right of the people of the State of Illinois and that there should be no distinction in the availability of quality legal representation based upon a person's inability to pay. Therefore, it is the intent of the General Assembly to provide for effective county public defender systems throughout the State and encourage the active and substantial participation of the private bar in the representation of indigent defendants. (Source: P.A. 87-111.) (Text of Section after amendment by P.A. 104-300) Sec. 3-4000. Legislative declaration. The General Assembly recognizes that quality legal representation in criminal, juvenile court proceedings and related matters is a fundamental constitutional right of the people of the State of Illinois and that there should be no distinction in the availability of quality legal representation based upon a person's ability to pay. Therefore, it is the intent of the General Assembly to provide for an effective public defense system throughout the State and encourage the active and substantial participation of the private bar in the representation of accused people. (Source: P.A. 104-300, eff. 1-1-27.)
Source: official Illinois text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Illinois Compiled Statutes § 3-4000
- Jurisdiction: Illinois
- Code: Illinois Compiled Statutes
- Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)
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