by admin | May 11, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Illinois
Ill. Sup. Ct. R. 435
by admin | May 11, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Illinois
(a) Impaneling Juries. In criminal cases the parties shall pass upon and accept the jury in panels of four, commencing with the State, unless the court, in its discretion, directs otherwise, and alternate jurors shall be passed upon separately.(b) Names and Addresses...
by admin | May 11, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Illinois
The impeachment of witnesses and the examination of hostile witnesses in criminal cases is governed by Rule 238.Ill. Sup. Ct. R. 433Adopted September 29, 1978, effective November 1, 1978; amended February 19, 1982, effective April 1, 1982.
by admin | May 11, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Illinois
Opening statements in criminal cases are governed by Rule 235.Ill. Sup. Ct. R. 432Renumbered October 1, 1971. Committee Comments This rule is new, as is Rule 235, which this rule makes applicable to criminal cases. .
by admin | May 11, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Illinois
(a) The court shall conduct voir dire examination of prospective jurors by putting to them questions it thinks appropriate, touching upon their qualifications to serve as jurors in the case at trial. The court may permit the parties to submit additional questions to...
by admin | May 11, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Illinois
An accused shall not be placed in restraint of any form unless there is a manifest need for restraint to protect the security of the court, the proceedings, or to prevent escape. Persons charged with a criminal offense are presumed innocent until otherwise proven...
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