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Reprimand: A reprimand is an official public record of discipline but does not restrict the licensee’s ability to practice. If monitoring is required, the licensee may have to fulfill additional requirements or conditions.
Probation: Licensees placed on probation are permitted to practice subject to certain terms and conditions which vary depending on case circumstances. During the probation term, a licensee may be monitored by the Department’s Probation Compliance Unit and required to submit reports and/or complete coursework. The probation term may be for a definite period (i.e. automatically expires at the end of a stated term) or indefinite (i.e. a licensee must file a Petition for Restoration after a stated term has passed and prove that probation should be terminated). A licensee’s failure to comply with probation terms and conditions may result in further disciplinary action.
Suspension: Suspended licensees are prohibited from practice during the suspension term and may be subject to certain terms and conditions. The suspension term may be for a definite period (i.e. automatically expires at the end of a stated term) or indefinite (i.e. a licensee must file a Petition for Restoration after a stated term has passed and prove that suspension should be terminated). The term of suspension may be followed by probation.
Summary or Temporary Suspension: When a licensee’s continuation in practice poses an imminent danger to the public, the Department may take immediate action by summarily or temporarily suspending a license. The license remains suspended pending a hearing on the case within a required statutory time frame. Summarily or temporarily suspended licensees are prohibited from practice immediately upon being served by the Department.
Revocation: Licensees are prohibited from practice while revoked. If no term is stated, a licensee must wait a minimum of three (3) years to be eligible to file a Petition for Restoration. In limited instances, a license may be permanently revoked and is ineligible for restoration.
Refuse to Renew: Licensees who are refused renewal are ineligible to renew their license and are prohibited from practice after the expiration of the date of their license. A licensee who has been refused renewal may file a Petition for Restoration.
Relinquished, Surrendered, or Permanent Inactive: These terms may or may not be considered discipline; however, a licensee in one of these statuses is not currently authorized to practice in Illinois. License lookup will indicate whether or not the status is disciplinary.
Fines: Fines are disciplinary actions and may be issued in conjunction with one of the above disciplines.