Illinois Code § 5-60
Illinois Code § 5-60. Reproduced from the official Illinois Compiled Statutes, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 5-60.
Administrative leave during pending criminal matter. (a) If any officer or government employee is placed on administrative leave, either voluntarily or involuntarily, pending the outcome of a criminal investigation or prosecution and that officer or government employee is removed from office or employment due to his or her resultant criminal conviction, then the officer or government employee is indebted to the State for all compensation and the value of all benefits received during the administrative leave and must forthwith pay the full amount to the State. (b) As a matter of law and without the necessity of the adoption of an ordinance or resolution under Section 70-5, if any officer or government employee of a governmental entity is placed on administrative leave, either voluntarily or involuntarily, pending the outcome of a criminal investigation or prosecution and that officer or government employee is removed from office or employment due to his or her resultant criminal conviction, then the officer or government employee is indebted to the governmental entity for all compensation and the value of all benefits received during the administrative leave and must forthwith pay the full amount to the governmental entity. (Source: P.A. 95-947, eff. 8-29-08.)
Source: official Illinois text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5-60
- Jurisdiction: Illinois
- Code: Illinois Compiled Statutes
- Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)
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