Compensation of Victims of Crime: Hearing...91-1, on S. 2936. Dec. 17, 19691970 - 233 pages |
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Page 102 - Every subject of the Commonwealth ought to find a certain remedy, by having recourse to the laws, for all injuries or wrongs which he may receive in his person, property or character. He ought to obtain right and justice freely, and without being obliged to purchase it; completely, and without any denial; promptly, and without delay; conformably to the laws.
Page 190 - Any sum awarded as compensation shall, unless paid into court under this act, be paid on the receipt of the person to whom it is payable under any agreement or award, and the solicitor or agent of a person claiming compensation under this act shall not be entitled to recover from him any costs in respect of any proceedings In an arbitration under this act, or to claim a lien in respect of such costs on, or deduct such costs from, the sum awarded or agreed as compensation, except such sum as may be...
Page 182 - Commissioner shall take an oath that he will faithfully and impartially perform the duties of his office...
Page 199 - Senate, shall appoint three persons, not more than two of whom shall belong to the same political party, who shall be styled a "State Board of Arbitration...
Page 46 - The members of the commission shall receive no compensation for their services, but...
Page 204 - ... out of any moneys in the state treasury in the general fund to the credit of the state purposes fund not otherwise appropriated, for...
Page 226 - ... appear by counsel at the trial or take such other action as he may deem appropriate on behalf and In the name of the defendant, and may thereupon, on behalf and In the name of the defendant, conduct his defence, and...
Page 228 - ... exclusive of interest and costs, on account of injury to, or death of, one person and, subject to such limits for the death of, or injury to, any one person, does not exceed...
Page 46 - Violence, defining its powers and duties and making an appropriation therefor. Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly: Section 1. There is...
Page 37 - Claims for compensation or benefits due under this chapter shall not be assigned, released or commuted except as provided by this chapter, and shall be exempt from all claims of creditors and from levy, execution and attachment or other remedy for recovery or collection of a debt, which exemption may not be waived.