Index
720 ILCS 5/14-2
Summary
Illinois law prohibits the recording of any conversation unless all parties involved give their consent.
Rights & Rules
- 01.Your private conversations are protected from unauthorized electronic recording.
- 02.You may take legal action against individuals who record you without your consent in private settings.
Penalties
- 01.Class 4 felony for a first offense
- 02.Class 3 felony for subsequent offenses
- 03.Potential for civil lawsuits and punitive damages
Verified Citations
720 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/14-2
Source"A person commits eavesdropping when he or she knowingly and intentionally uses an eavesdropping device to hear or record all or any part of any conversation..."