Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 610 ILCS 80/4

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
     When any passenger commits any crime or misdemeanor upon any train or boat, the conductor, captain or master, or employees of that train or boat may arrest that passenger and take him or her before any judge of the circuit court, in any county through which the boat or train may pass, or in which its trip may begin or terminate, and file an affidavit before the judge, charging the passenger with the crime or misdemeanor.