Illinois Chapter 720 ILCS 5/33 – Official Misconduct
Chapter 720 ILCS 5/33 of the Illinois Revised Statutes: Criminal Offenses makes certain actions illegal (or extra bad) when they involve someone who works for the government. These apply to a variety of government officials, including police officers and prison guards. It also sets regulations for lawmakers
What Chapter 5/33 Covers
- Government officials using their authority improperly
- Rules about evidence in investigations
- Lawmakers taking bribes to influence their votes
- Police or correctional officers participating in a gang
To review the specifics of these violations, use the links below to read individual statutes explained in plain English.
Chapter 5/33 Statutes Explained
- 720 ILCS 5/33-1 – Bribery (Of A Public Official)
- 720 ILCS 5/33-2 – Failure To Report A Bribe
- 720 ILCS 5/33-3 – Official Misconduct
- 720 ILCS 5/33-4 – Gang-Related Activity by a Peace Officer or Correctional Officer
- 720 ILCS 5/33-5 – Violation Of Custody (Violation Of Chain Of Custody By An Officer) (Preservation Of Evidence)
- 720 ILCS 5/33-6 – Bribery to Obtain Driving Privileges
- 720 ILCS 5/33-8 – Legislative Misconduct
Up Against Official Misconduct Allegations in Illinois?
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