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Introduced
01/24/2025
01/24/2025
In Committee
06/02/2025
06/02/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends Court of Claims Act. Provides that judges appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate under the Act shall hold office for a term of 6 years and until their successors are appointed and qualified. Provides that each judge shall receive an annual salary as set by the Compensation Review Board. Authorizes the court to hold sessions and take evidence remotely as it deems necessary to expedite the business of the court. Authorizes the court to adopt administrative rules to provide for remote or electronic filing of a claim or other motion, participation in any capacity before the court, taking of evidence or testimony, conducting any business of the court, or payment of any fees to the court. Authorizes the court to adopt rules determining the form and manner of all filing fees and other charges due the court. Provides that all claims arising under the Act must filed within 5 years (instead of one year) of the crime on which a claim is based under the Crime Victims Compensation Act.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Court of Claims Act to make several significant changes. It establishes that Court of Claims judges will now serve 6-year terms, appointed by the Governor with Senate approval, and receive an annual salary determined by the Compensation Review Board. The bill authorizes the court to hold sessions and take evidence remotely to expedite its business, and provides the court with expanded administrative powers to adopt rules for electronic filing, remote participation, evidence taking, and fee collection. Notably, the bill extends the statute of limitations for filing claims under the Crime Victims Compensation Act from one year to five years after the crime on which the claim is based. The legislation also allows the court to create administrative rules for filing fees and court charges, and provides flexibility for judges and commissioners to conduct court business remotely. These changes aim to modernize the court's operations, improve accessibility, and provide more time for victims to file compensation claims.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (on 06/02/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1177&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB1177.htm |
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