Marion County Illinois Animal Control Bite Report

to be completed by medical professionals or law enforcement

Illinois law requires animal bites to humans to be reported to the local Animal Control Administrator. Under the Illinois Animal Control Act, 510 ILCS 5/13(a-15), any person having knowledge that a person has been bitten by an animal must notify the Animal Control Administrator, or Deputy Administrator when applicable, within 24 hours. This reporting requirement applies to healthcare professionals and facilities that become aware of an animal bite while treating a patient, including hospitals, emergency departments, physicians, and urgent care providers. Timely reporting allows Animal Control to initiate the legally required rabies observation and confinement process and protect both the bite victim and the public.

For assistance, please call us at 730-727-1071

A copy of the submitted form will be emailed to you. Fill in all fields to the best of your ability. If any fields are unknown, please type "Unknown" in the text field.

Today's Date *

Date of Bite *

Reporting Agency Name *

Reporting Person First Name *

Reporting Person Last Name *

Reporting Person Email Address *

Confirm email *

Police Report # (If Applicable)

Type of Biting Animal *

Victim First Name *

Victim Last Name *

Victim Date of Birth *

Victim Address *

Victim City *

Victim State *

Victim Zip *

Victim Phone *

Victim Email Address

Location of Injuries on the Body *

Location/Address where Incident Occured *

Is the animal owned by the victim? *

Name of Animal Owner *

Address of Animal Owner *

Phone Number of Animal Owner *

Circumstances of Bite *

Please write a brief description on how the bite occurred.

Was the Victim Treated at a Medical Facility? *

Patient Status *

Animal Name if Known *

If a Domestic Animal, Is Animal Current on Rabies Vaccinations? *

Color/Markings of Animal *

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