Recording Laws
All-Party Consent Required
Illinois is an all-party consent state. All parties must consent to recording. Recording police performing public duties is generally protected.
Statute: 720 ILCS 5/14-2
Can Record Police: Yes (in public)
Penalties: Class 4 felony; civil liability
Stop and Identify
ID Required When Detained
When lawfully detained and officer requests identification
What you must provide:
- - Name
- - Address
Penalty for refusal: Class A misdemeanor
Statute: 725 ILCS 5/107-14
Immigration Policy
Sanctuary State
Illinois TRUST Act and subsequent laws prohibit state/local cooperation with ICE detainers. Law enforcement cannot inquire about immigration status.
ICE Cooperation: None
Sanctuary Cities:
Chicago
State Resources
State Bar Association
https://www.isba.org/Legal Aid
https://www.illinoislegalaid.org/Remember in Illinois
- ✓ You always have the right to remain silent
- ✓ You can record police in public spaces
- ✓ You do not have to consent to a search
- ✓ If arrested, say "I want a lawyer"
- ! In Illinois, you must identify yourself when lawfully detained
- ! Illinois is an all-party consent state for recording private conversations