Section 1110.15  Definitions of Terms

As used in this Part, the term:

"Administrator" means the Illinois Attorney General.

"Domestic violence" means abuse as defined in Section 103 of the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986 [750 ILCS 60].

"Domestic violence program" means any unit of local government, organization or association whose major purpose is to provide one or more of the following: information, crisis intervention, emergency shelter, referral, counseling, advocacy or emotional support to victims of domestic violence.

"Former spouse" means a person who was formerly married or formerly a party to a civil union.

"Grantee" or "grant recipient" means an agency that has been awarded a grant.

"Legal advocacy" and "legal assistance" refer to services provided by victim advocates who have undergone a minimum of 40 hours of training in domestic violence, advocacy, crisis intervention and related areas and who provide services through a domestic violence program.

"Legal services" refers to services, consultation or representation provided by an attorney licensed in Illinois or by legal support staff working under the supervision of a licensed attorney.

"Spouse" means a person who is married or is a party to a civil union.

"Victim" means a person subjected to domestic violence by a spouse or former spouse.

(Source:  Added at 36 Ill. Reg. 14733, effective September 20, 2012)