Sections 8-1003 through 8-1008 of this Act may be cited as the Uniform Judicial Notice of Foreign Law Act.
8-1009.Short title of uniform Act.
Article VIII. Evidence · Part 10. Judicial Notice · Not amended since adoption on record · Last verified July 20, 2026
In one sentenceSections 8-1003 through 8-1008 together may be cited as the Uniform Judicial Notice of Foreign Law Act, giving practitioners a short name for the mandatory notice scheme covering sister-state and territorial law.
Full Text of 735 ILCS 5/8-1009
Plain-English Summary
This section names the cluster of sections running from 8-1003 through 8-1008 as the Uniform Judicial Notice of Foreign Law Act, the model law Illinois adopted to govern how courts notice the common law and statutes of other states and territories.
The short title gives practitioners and courts a convenient way to cite the whole set of sections in briefs and opinions instead of listing each one individually.
The short title does not reach Sections 8-1001 or 8-1002, which sit earlier in Part 10 and separately address judicial notice of local ordinances and the notice duties of reviewing courts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which sections make up the Uniform Judicial Notice of Foreign Law Act?
Sections 8-1003 through 8-1008.
Can these sections be cited together using this short title in a brief?
Yes, that is the purpose of a short-title section.
Does the short title cover Section 8-1001 or 8-1002?
No. It covers only Sections 8-1003 through 8-1008.
Is this a model act also enacted in other states?
The short title identifies it as a uniform act, meaning a model law meant for consistent adoption and treatment of foreign law issues across states.
What is the practical value of a short title like this?
It gives a recognized shorthand for citing the whole set of sections instead of listing each section number separately.
Amendment History
(Source: P.A. 82-280.)
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.
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