Illinois Compiled Statutes 720 ILCS 5/12-32 – Ritual mutilation
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(a) A person commits ritual mutilation when he or she knowingly mutilates, dismembers or tortures another person as part of a ceremony, rite, initiation, observance, performance or practice, and the victim did not consent or under such circumstances that the defendant knew or should have known that the victim was unable to render effective consent.
(b) Ritual mutilation does not include the practice of male circumcision or a ceremony, rite, initiation, observance, or performance related thereto.
For details, see § Ill. Comp. Stat. 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-35
(c) Sentence. Ritual mutilation is a Class 2 felony.
(b) Ritual mutilation does not include the practice of male circumcision or a ceremony, rite, initiation, observance, or performance related thereto.
Attorney's Note
Under the Illinois Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class 2 felony | between 3 and 7 years | up to $25,000 |
Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 720 ILCS 5/12-32
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
(c) Sentence. Ritual mutilation is a Class 2 felony.
