The Secretary, at his or her expense, unless otherwise provided in this Act, shall provide a stenographer to take down the testimony and preserve a record of all proceedings at the hearing. The notice of hearing, complaint, and all other documents in the nature of pleadings and written motions filed in the proceedings, the transcript of testimony, the report of the hearing officer, and orders of the Secretary shall be the record of such proceedings. The Secretary shall furnish a transcript of the record to any person interested in such hearing upon payment of the actual cost thereof.
     A copy of the hearing officer’s report and the Secretary’s orders shall be served as notice of the hearing on the respondent and all other parties to the action by the Secretary, either personally or by registered or certified mail, as provided in this Act. All expenses incurred by the Secretary, including the compensation of the hearing officer, shall be paid by the parties to the hearing and shall be divided among them in equal shares.

Ask a legal question, get an answer ASAP!
Click here to chat with a lawyer about your rights.

Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 205 ILCS 205/9018.2

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Pleadings: Written statements of the parties in a civil case of their positions. In the federal courts, the principal pleadings are the complaint and the answer.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • Transcript: A written, word-for-word record of what was said, either in a proceeding such as a trial or during some other conversation, as in a transcript of a hearing or oral deposition.