§ 10-25 — Civil action; enforcement; remedies

(a) A person who violates Section 10-15 or 10-20 of this Act is liable for civil damages for false imprisonment, including actual damages and statutory damages of $10,000, if that person knew or reasonably should have known that the person arrested is a person duly and in good faith attending a State court proceeding in which the person is a party, a witness, a potential witness, or a court companion of a party, witness, or potential witness while going to, remaining at, and returning from the court proceeding. (b) A court may grant any other equitable or declaratory relief it deems appropriate and just. (c) In any successful action under this Act, a plaintiff or petitioner may recover costs and reasonable attorney's fees. (d) No action or proceeding may be commenced under this Section against the Illinois court system or any Illinois court system personnel acting lawfully under their duty to maintain safety and order in the courts. (e) Nothing in this Act affects any right or defense, including any existing qualified immunity defense, of any person, police officer, peace officer or public officer, or any Illinois court system personnel acting lawfully.

Legislative History

(Source: P.A. 104-440, eff. 12-9-25.)