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Judges and hearing officers typically need a law degree and work experience as a lawyer. However, specific requirements may vary.
An administrative hearing is a quasi-judicial proceeding. In other words, all phases of hearing and preliminary activities will be presided over by an administrative law judge and handled like matters in circuit court.
The term "memorandum" as used in this Section means a memorandum or copy of the judgment signed by a judge or a copy attested by the clerk of the court entering it and showing the court in which entered, date, amount, number of the case in which it was entered, name of the party in whose favor and name and last known ...
An informal hearing involves the suspended or revoked driver undergoing an interview with the informal hearing officer. Legal representation at these hearings is highly recommended.
Please visit the Secretary of State Facility Finder on ilsos to find an Informal Hearing Officer near you. We recommend that you call the facility of your choice to confirm the availability of a Hearing Officer.
Also called: Administrative Hearings Officer, Administrative Judge, Administrative Law Judge, Hearings Officer.
The Secretary of State must give you a hearing date that is no more than 90 days beyond the date of your request. Fortunately, the hearings are usually set approximately 6 weeks out. A hearing officer is assigned to hear your case and to summarize, in a written report, your testimony and your documents.
A formal hearing is a contested proceeding before a hearing officer. During a formal hearing, the Secretary of State is represented by an attorney known as a hearing representative. Of course, the driver has the right to be represented by an attorney as well.
Formal hearings are available at the following facilities: Springfield – Howlett Bldg., Rm. 212, Springfield, IL 62756. Chicago – 17 N. State St., Ste. 1200,Chicago, IL 60602. Joliet – 54 N. Ottawa St., 4th Fl., Joliet, IL 60432. Mt. Vernon – 218 S. 12th St., Mt. Vernon, IL 62864.
A hearing officer is assigned to hear your case and to summarize, in a written report, your testimony and your documents. You will not receive a decision the day of your hearing; it may take as long as 90 days for the report to be prepared. If the decision is a denial, the report explains the reasons for the denial.