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Ill. Pattern Jury Instr. (Criminal) 22.09

Definition Of Communicating With A Witness (Until January 1, 1995)

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A person commits the offense of communicating with a witness when he, with the intent

to deter any party or witness from testifying freely, fully, and truthfully to any m atter pending

[(in) (before)] [(a court) (a Grand Jury) (an administrative agency) (any St ate or local

governmental unit)],

forcibly detains the party or witness.

[or]

communicates directly or indirectly to the party or witness any [( knowingly false

information) (threat of injury or damage to the property or person of [(the party or witness) (a

relative of the party or witness)])].

[or]

[(offers) (delivers)] money [or other thing of value] to [( the party or witness) (a relative

of the party or witness)].

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2026-08-19
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