Illinois § 3-12-5 Compensation

Illinois Statutes

§ 3-12-5 — Compensation

Illinois § 3-12-5

JurisdictionIllinois

TopicRIGHTS AND REMEDIES

Ch. 730CORRECTIONS

Act 730 ILCS 5/Unified Code of Corrections.

Art.Chapter III - Department Of Corrections

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Bluebook

730 Ill. Comp. Stat. 3-12-5 (2026).

Text

Persons performing a work assignment under subsection (a) of Section 3-12-2 may receive wages under rules and regulations of the Department. In determining rates of compensation, the Department shall consider the effort, skill and economic value of the work performed. Compensation may be given to persons who participate in other programs of the Department. If the committed person files a lawsuit determined frivolous under Article XXII of the Code of Civil Procedure, 50% of the compensation shall be used to offset the filing fees and costs of the lawsuit as provided in that Article until all fees and costs are paid in full. All other wages shall be deposited in the individual's account under rules and regulations of the Department.

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Persons performing a work assignment under subsection (a) of Section 3-12-2 may receive wages under rules and regulations of the Department. In determining rates of compensation, the Department shall consider the effort, skill and economic value of the work performed. Compensation may be given to persons who participate in other programs of the Department. If the committed person files a lawsuit determined frivolous under Article XXII of the Code of Civil Procedure, 50% of the compensation shall be used to offset the filing fees and costs of the lawsuit as provided in that Article until all fees and costs are paid in full. All other wages shall be deposited in the individual's account under rules and regulations of the Department.