IL · jury_instructions
Ill. Pattern Jury Instr. (Criminal) 22.09
Definition Of Communicating With A Witness (Until January 1, 1995)
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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- illinoiscourts.gov
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- 2026-08-20
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- 2026-08-19
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