Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 620 ILCS 30/12

  • Continuance: Putting off of a hearing ot trial until a later time.
  • Petty offense: A federal misdemeanor punishable by six months or less in prison. Source: U.S. Courts
     Whoever violates or fails to comply with the provisions of this Act is guilty of a petty offense. Each day’s continuance of a violation of this Act shall be deemed a separate and distinct offense.