§ 725 ILCS 220/1 “Witness” as used in this Act shall include a person whose testimony …
§ 725 ILCS 220/2 Summoning witness in this state to testify in another state
§ 725 ILCS 220/3 Witness from another state summoned to testify in this State
§ 725 ILCS 220/4 Exemption from arrest and service of process
§ 725 ILCS 220/5 Uniformity of interpretation
§ 725 ILCS 220/6 Short title

Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes > 725 ILCS 220 - Uniform Act to Secure the Attendance of Witnesses from Within or Without a State in Criminal Proceedings

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • Grand jury: agreement providing that a lender will delay exercising its rights (in the case of a mortgage,
  • 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
  • Service of process: The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party.
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
  • Testify: Answer questions in court.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.