Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 225 ILCS 320/23

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • State: when applied to different parts of the United States, may be construed to include the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
     Any circuit court upon the application of the Director or any party of record to a hearing authorized by this Act may order the attendance of any witness and the production of any books, papers or documents in this State at any hearing authorized by this Act for the purpose of giving testimony or evidence. Any court thereof as provided in this section may compel obedience to such order for appearance or production of records by proceedings for contempt.
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