Illinois Compiled Statutes 65 ILCS 5/1-2.2-25 – Subpoenas; defaults
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Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 65 ILCS 5/1-2.2-25
- Code: means any municipal ordinance except for (i) building code violations that must be adjudicated pursuant to Division 31. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 65 ILCS 5/1-2.2-5
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Hearing officer: means a municipal employee or an officer or agent of a municipality, other than a law enforcement officer, whose duty it is to:
(1) preside at an administrative hearing called to determine whether or not a code violation exists;
(2) hear testimony and accept evidence from all interested parties relevant to the existence of a code violation;
(3) preserve and authenticate the transcript and record of the hearing and all exhibits and evidence introduced at the hearing; and
(4) issue and sign a written finding, decision, and order stating whether a code violation exists. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 65 ILCS 5/1-2.2-5 - Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
At any time prior to the hearing date, the hearing officer assigned to hear the case may, at the request of either party, direct witnesses to appear and give testimony at the hearing. If on the date set for hearing the defendant or his or her attorney fails to appear, the hearing officer may find the defendant in default and shall proceed with the hearing and accept evidence relevant to the existence of a code violation.