Ill. Const. art. VI, § 3
- Constitution
- Constitution of Illinois
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
The Supreme Court shall consist of seven Judges. Three shall be selected from the First Judicial District and one from each of the other Judicial Districts. Four Judges constitute a quorum and the concurrence of four is necessary for a decision. Supreme Court Judges shall select a Chief Justice from their number to serve for a term of three years. (Source: Illinois Constitution.)
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