Illinois House Bill 1856: FOIA-JUDICIAL RECORDS

Illinois · 104th session

What it does

Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that, for purposes of the Act, "public body" includes judicial bodies of the State. Exempts preliminary drafts, notes, recommendations, memoranda and other records in which opinions are expressed, or policies or actions are formulated, that pertain to the preparation of judicial opinions and orders. Exempts judicial records already subject to fees imposed under the Clerks of Courts Act.

Latest action

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (2025-03-21)

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