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Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 725 ILCS 5/102-9

  • Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
     “Complaint” means a verified written statement other than an information or an indictment, presented to a court, which charges the commission of an offense.