Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes > 740 ILCS 147 - Illinois Streetgang Terrorism Omnibus Prevention Act

• Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
• Escrow: Money given to a third party to be held for payment until certain conditions are met.
• Heretofore: means any time previous to the day on which the statute takes effect; and the word "hereafter" at any time after such day. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.17
• Judgement: The official decision of a court finally determining the respective rights and claims of the parties to a suit.
• Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
• Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
• Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
• Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
• Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
• Venue: The geographical location in which a case is tried.