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Ill. Pattern Jury Instr. (Criminal) 11.85

Definition Of Compelling A Person Under 18 Years Of Age To Join An Organization Or

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Association

A person commits the offense of compelling a person under 18 years of age to join an

organization or association when he, being 18 years of age or older, [(expressly or impliedly

threatens to do bodily harm to a person under 18 years of age) (does bodily harm to a person

under 18 years of age) (uses ____)] with the intent to [(solicit or cause any person under 18 years

of age to join) (deter any person under 18 years of age from leaving)] any organization or

association, regardless of the nature of such organization or association.

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illinoiscourts.gov
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2026-08-20
Edition
2026-08-19
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