Illinois Compiled Statutes > 45 ILCS 45 – Interstate Compact on Mentally Disordered Offenders Act
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| § 45 ILCS 45/0.01 | Short title |
| § 45 ILCS 45/1 | The State of Illinois ratifies and approves the following … |
| § 45 ILCS 45/2 | The Department of Human Services and the Department of Corrections, … |
Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes > 45 ILCS 45 - Interstate Compact on Mentally Disordered Offenders Act
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- 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.
- Interest rate: The amount paid by a borrower to a lender in exchange for the use of the lender's money for a certain period of time. Interest is paid on loans or on debt instruments, such as notes or bonds, either at regular intervals or as part of a lump sum payment when the issue matures. Source: OCC
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.