Constitution · Illinois

Ill. Const. art. I, § 12

Constitution
Constitution of Illinois
Text as of
October 2026

What does this section say?

Every person shall find a certain remedy in the laws for all injuries and wrongs which he receives to his person, privacy, property or reputation. He shall obtain justice by law, freely, completely, and promptly. (Source: Illinois Constitution.)

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