Illinois Compiled Statutes 705 ILCS 80/1 – The Illinois Supreme Court is hereby authorized to establish programs …
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Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 705 ILCS 80/1
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
The Illinois Supreme Court is hereby authorized to establish programs to educate Illinois circuit and associate circuit judges on the techniques and methods of reducing or eliminating the trauma of testifying at trial for children who are witnesses or victims in criminal sexual offense cases. The cost of conducting such programs shall be paid from funds appropriated for that purpose.