Ill. Pattern Jury Instr. (Criminal) 21.11

A person commits the offense of bribery when he [1] promises or tenders any [(property)

(personal advantage )] to a [( public officer) (public employee) (juror) (witness )] with intent to

influence the performance of any act related to the [( officer's) (employee's) (juror's) (witness' )]

employment or function.

[or]

[2] promises or tenders any [(property) (personal advantage)] to one whom he believes to

be a [( public officer) (public employee) (juror) (witness )] with intent to influence the

performance of any act related to the employment or function of a [( public officer) (public

employee) (juror) (witness)].

[or]

[3] promises or tenders any [( property) (personal advantage )] to another person with

intent to cause the other person to influence the performance of any act related to the

employment or function of a [(public officer) (public employee) (juror) (witness)].

[or]

[4] [(receives) (retains) (agrees to accept)] any [(property) (personal advantage)] knowing

that the [(property) (personal advantage)] [(was tendered) (promised)] with intent to cause him to

influence the performance of any act related to the employment or function of a [( public officer)

(public employee) (juror) (witness)].

[or]

[5] [(solicits) (receives) (retains) (agrees to accept)] any [(property) (personal advantage)]

pursuant to an understanding that he shall [(improperly influence) (attempt to influence )] the

performance of any act related to the employment or function of a [( public officer) (public

employee) (juror) (witness)].

[The term “public officer” means a person who is elected to office pursuant to statute to

discharge a public duty for [any political subdivision of] the State.]

[The term “public officer” means a person who is appointed to an office which is

established, and the qualifications and duties of which are prescribed by statute, to discharge a

public duty for [any political subdivision of] the State.]

[The term “public employee” is a person who is authorized to perform an official

function on behalf of, and is paid by [any political subdivision of] the State.]

[The term “tender” means any delivery or proffer made with the requisite intent.]

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