§ 215 ILCS 109/1 Short title
§ 215 ILCS 109/5 Purpose; dental care patient rights
§ 215 ILCS 109/10 Definitions
§ 215 ILCS 109/15 Rules
§ 215 ILCS 109/25 Provision of information
§ 215 ILCS 109/35 Credentialing; utilization review; provider input
§ 215 ILCS 109/40 Coverage; prior authorization
§ 215 ILCS 109/45 Prior authorization; consent forms
§ 215 ILCS 109/50 Point-of-service plans
§ 215 ILCS 109/55 Private cause of action; existing remedies
§ 215 ILCS 109/60 Record of complaints
§ 215 ILCS 109/65 Administration of Act
§ 215 ILCS 109/70 Retaliation prohibited
§ 215 ILCS 109/75 Application of other law
§ 215 ILCS 109/80 Limitations on indemnification provisions
§ 215 ILCS 109/85 Severability
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Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes > 215 ILCS 109 - Dental Care Patient Protection Act

  • Allegation: something that someone says happened.
  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • County board: means the board of county commissioners in counties not under township organization, and the board of supervisors in counties under township organization, and the board of commissioners of Cook County. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.07
  • Judgement: The official decision of a court finally determining the respective rights and claims of the parties to a suit.
  • Month: means a calendar month, and the word "year" a calendar year unless otherwise expressed; and the word "year" alone, is equivalent to the expression "year of our Lord. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.10
  • Nolo contendere: No contest-has the same effect as a plea of guilty, as far as the criminal sentence is concerned, but may not be considered as an admission of guilt for any other purpose.
  • Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
  • Temporary restraining order: Prohibits a person from an action that is likely to cause irreparable harm. This differs from an injunction in that it may be granted immediately, without notice to the opposing party, and without a hearing. It is intended to last only until a hearing can be held.
  • Testify: Answer questions in court.
  • Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.