Illinois § 19-70 Improper use of funds by collector

Illinois Statutes

§ 19-70 — Improper use of funds by collector

Illinois § 19-70

JurisdictionIllinois

TopicGOVERNMENT

Ch. 35REVENUE

Act 35 ILCS 200/Property Tax Code.

Art.Title 7 - Tax Collection

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Bluebook

35 Ill. Comp. Stat. 19-70 (2026).

Text

If a surety on any collector's bond is satisfied that the collector is making improper use of the funds collected by him or her, or has absconded, or is about to abscond, whereby the surety may become liable to pay any sum of money, the surety may obtain a court order against the goods and chattels of the collector just as he or she would be authorized to do if the collector was personally indebted to the surety. The money collected on that property shall be paid to the appointed county collector for distribution to those taxing districts entitled to the proceeds.

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If a surety on any collector's bond is satisfied that the collector is making improper use of the funds collected by him or her, or has absconded, or is about to abscond, whereby the surety may become liable to pay any sum of money, the surety may obtain a court order against the goods and chattels of the collector just as he or she would be authorized to do if the collector was personally indebted to the surety. The money collected on that property shall be paid to the appointed county collector for distribution to those taxing districts entitled to the proceeds.