Illinois Compiled Statutes 55 ILCS 5/3-3008 – Coroner to act when sheriff prejudiced
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Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 55 ILCS 5/3-3008
- Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
- Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
- Venue: The geographical location in which a case is tried.
When it appears from the papers in a case that the sheriff or his deputy is a party thereto, or from affidavit filed that he is interested therein, or is of kin, or partial to or prejudiced against either party, the summons, execution or other process may be directed to the coroner, who shall perform all the duties in relation thereto, and attend to the suit in like manner as if he were sheriff; and the interests, consanguinity, partiality or prejudice of the sheriff shall not be cause for a change of venue.