IL · jury_instructions
Ill. Pattern Jury Instr. (Criminal) 22.13
Definition Of Resisting Or Obstructing A Peace Officer, Firefighter, Or Correctional
Institution Employee
A person commits the offense of resisting or obstructing a [(peace officer) (firefighter)
(correctional institution employee)] when he knowingly resists or obstructs the performance of
any authorized act within the official capacity of one known to him to be a [(peace officer)
(firefighter) (correctional institution employee)].
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- illinoiscourts.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-08-20
- Edition
- 2026-08-19
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