Illinois Compiled Statutes > 735 ILCS 5 > Article II > Part 20 – Crime Victims

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§ 735 ILCS 5/2-2001	Crime victims

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Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes > 735 ILCS 5 > Article II > Part 20 - Crime Victims

Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
Discovery: Lawyers' examination, before trial, of facts and documents in possession of the opponents to help the lawyers prepare for trial.