If any plaintiff or intervening petitioner, at any time, deems his or her security insufficient, or has become imperiled, he or she may, by motion supported by affidavit filed, and upon notice served with copy of such affidavit and motion, move the court to direct the giving of additional security, which motion shall be promptly heard and determined, and such order made therein as justice shall require; and the court may enforce all orders so made by attachment for contempt against persons, or by orders against such water-craft, or otherwise.
4-219.Additional security.
Article IV. Attachment · Part 2. Watercraft · Not amended since adoption on record · Last verified July 20, 2026
In one sentenceSection 4-219 lets a plaintiff or intervening petitioner who believes security has become insufficient or imperiled move, with notice and a supporting affidavit, for additional security, enforceable by contempt or by order against the craft.
Full Text of 735 ILCS 5/4-219
Plain-English Summary
Bonds and deposits filed early in a case do not always stay adequate. If a plaintiff or intervening petitioner at any time deems the existing security insufficient, or believes it has become imperiled, that party may move the court to direct additional security. The motion must be supported by an affidavit and served with notice and a copy of both the motion and the affidavit.
The court must hear and determine the motion promptly and enter whatever order justice requires. To back up that order, the court may enforce it by contempt against persons, by orders against the water craft, or otherwise.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can move for additional security under Section 4-219?
Any plaintiff or intervening petitioner.
What must support a motion for additional security?
An affidavit, with notice served along with a copy of the motion and affidavit.
How quickly must the court act on the motion?
The motion must be promptly heard and determined.
How does the court enforce an order for additional security?
By contempt against persons, by orders against the water craft, or otherwise.
When can this motion be brought?
At any time the moving party deems the existing security insufficient or imperiled.
Amendment History
(Source: P.A. 83-707.)
Source & verification. Section text and amendment history are
reproduced verbatim from the Illinois Compiled Statutes, published by the
Illinois Compiled Statutes, Illinois General Assembly / Legislative Reference Bureau. Last verified July 20, 2026.
· Official source
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