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Ill. Pattern Jury Instr. (Criminal) 22.59

Affirmative Defense To Possessing Contraband In A Penal Institution--Authorized

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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
Content hash
2011b29a052fa5d37eb73aa2a2aab86a7ca7057c08e1e6b134ddf07001c054c7
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