Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes > 725 ILCS 205 - Sexually Dangerous Persons Act

• 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.
• Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.