Illinois Compiled Statutes > 745 ILCS 35 – Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Intervenor and Reporter Immunity Law
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| § 745 ILCS 35/1 | Short title |
| § 745 ILCS 35/2 | Statement of public policy |
| § 745 ILCS 35/3 | Definitions |
| § 745 ILCS 35/4 | Immunity |
Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes > 745 ILCS 35 - Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Intervenor and Reporter Immunity Law
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Discovery: Lawyers' examination, before trial, of facts and documents in possession of the opponents to help the lawyers prepare for trial.
- 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.
- Reporter: Makes a record of court proceedings and prepares a transcript, and also publishes the court's opinions or decisions (in the courts of appeals).
- Testify: Answer questions in court.
- Tort: A civil wrong or breach of a duty to another person, as outlined by law. A very common tort is negligent operation of a motor vehicle that results in property damage and personal injury in an automobile accident.
- Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.
- United States: may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14