IL · jury_instructions
Ill. Pattern Jury Instr. (Criminal) 22.59
Affirmative Defense To Possessing Contraband In A Penal Institution--Authorized
Possession
It is a defense to the charge of possessing contraband in a penal institution that such
possession was specifically authorized by [an order issued pursuant to] a [( rule) (regulation)
(directive)] of the governing authority of the penal institution.
Provenance
- Source
- illinoiscourts.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-08-20
- Edition
- 2026-08-19
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2011b29a052fa5d37eb73aa2a2aab86a7ca7057c08e1e6b134ddf07001c054c7
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