Illinois Compiled Statutes > 705 ILCS 315 – Jury Secrecy Act
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| § 705 ILCS 315/0.01 | Short title |
| § 705 ILCS 315/1 | (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), whoever knowingly and … |
| § 705 ILCS 315/2 | Secrecy of jury |
Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes > 705 ILCS 315 - Jury Secrecy Act
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Juror: A person who is on the jury.
- Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
- Mistrial: An invalid trial, caused by fundamental error. When a mistrial is declared, the trial must start again from the selection of the jury.
- Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
- Petit jury: A group of citizens who hear the evidence presented by both sides at trial and determine the facts in dispute. Federal criminal juries consist of 12 persons. Federal civil juries consist of six persons.
- Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.