The Commission shall have the following duties and powers:
         (1) To establish the criteria and screening process
    
to be used to determine which cases shall be accepted for review.
        (2) To conduct inquiries into claims of torture.

Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 775 ILCS 40/35

  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.

         (3) To coordinate the investigation of cases accepted
    
for review.
        (4) To maintain records for all case investigations.
         (5) To prepare written reports outlining Commission
    
investigations and recommendations to the trial court at the completion of each inquiry.
        (6) To apply for and accept any funds that may become
    
available for the Commission’s work from government grants, private gifts, donations, or bequests from any source.