(330 ILCS 60/5.1)
Sec. 5.1. Stay of prosecution. During and for a period of 14 days
after a period of military service with the State of Illinois or in federal active duty service pursuant to the
orders of the President of the United States or the Governor, a court having jurisdiction over the enforcement of any
civil obligation or
liability, the prosecution of any civil suit or proceeding, or the entry or
enforcement
of any civil order, writ, judgment, or decree may stay, postpone, or suspend
the matter if the court
determines that a person's failure to meet the obligation is the direct
result
of the aforementioned period of military service. The stay, postponement, or
suspension of
proceedings does not in any way modify any condition, obligation, term, or
liability agreed upon or incurred by a person in military service including but
not limited to
accrued interest, late fees, or
penalties. No stay, postponement, or suspension shall be provided regarding
any
written agreement entered into, or debt that is incurred, by the person during
or after his or her period
of military service.
(Source: P.A. 93-822, eff. 7-28-04.)
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