Illinois · statute · 705 ILCS 45 · 8 active provisions
(a) The maximum number of associate judges authorized for each circuit is the greater of the applicable minimum number specified in this Section or one for each 35,000 or fraction thereof in population as determined by the last preceding Federal census, except for circuits with a population of more than 3,000,000 where…
If the maximum number of associate judges authorized under Section 2 of this Act is appointed, and the chief judge of the circuit considers the number of associate judges inadequate, additional associate judges may be appointed as provided in this Section 2.1. The chief judge of the circuit in which it is desired to ap…
Additional associate judge; 16th circuit. In addition to the number of associate judges authorized under Sections 2 and 2.1 of this Act, there shall be one additional associate judge appointed in the 16th circuit. (Source: P.A. 96-108, eff. 7-30-09.)
Additional associate judge; 17th circuit. In addition to the number of associate judges authorized under Sections 2 and 2.1 of this Act, there shall be one additional associate judge appointed in the 17th circuit. (Source: P.A. 96-108, eff. 7-30-09.)
Additional associate judges; 18th circuit. In addition to the number of associate judges authorized under Sections 2 and 2.1 of this Act, there shall be 2 additional associate judges appointed in the 18th circuit. (Source: P.A. 96-108, eff. 7-30-09.)
Additional associate judge; 13th circuit. In addition to the number of associate judges authorized under Sections 2 and 2.1 of this Act, there shall be one additional associate judge appointed in the 13th circuit. (Source: P.A. 96-108, eff. 7-30-09.)
Associate judges shall be retired at the same age as that set by law for judges. (Source: P.A. 79-687; 79-1360.)
Short title. This Act may be cited as the Associate Judges Act. (Source: P.A. 86-1324.)