Illinois Compiled Statutes 65 ILCS 5/1-2.2-30 – Continuances; representation at code hearings
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Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 65 ILCS 5/1-2.2-30
- 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
- Continuance: Putting off of a hearing ot trial until a later time.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- 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
No continuances shall be authorized by the hearing officer in proceedings under this Division except in cases where a continuance is absolutely necessary to protect the rights of the defendant. Lack of preparation shall not be grounds for a continuance. Any continuance authorized by a hearing officer under this Division shall not exceed 25 days. The case for the municipality may be presented by an attorney designated by the municipality or by any other municipal employee, except that the case for the municipality shall not be presented by an employee of the code hearing department. The case for the defendant may be presented by the defendant, his or her attorney, or any other agent or representative of the defendant.