IL SB2833

Unpaid fines, sanctions, or costs from code violation judgments become county debts collectible under applicable law after judicial review procedures are exhausted or not pursued.

Hearing officer findings, decisions, and orders for code violations may be enforced as court judgments once the period for judicial review expires, unless stayed by a court.

Counties may recover enforcement expenses including attorney's fees, court costs, and demolition or foreclosure costs through hearing officer proceedings, with defendants given at least 7 days' notice before a hearing.

State's attorneys may hire private attorneys and collection agents to collect unpaid fines or penalties, with all associated fees and costs charged to the offender.

Recorded liens may be imposed on defendants' real or personal property for unpaid debts to the county and enforced as judgment liens; default judgments may be set aside within 21 days for good cause or improper service.