IL · jury_instructions
Ill. Pattern Jury Instr. (Criminal) 4.03
Definition Of Dwelling Place
The term “dwelling place” means
[1] a[n] [(building or portion of a building) (tent) (vehicle) (enclosed space)] which
is used or intended for use as a human habitation, home, or residence.
[or]
[2] a[n] [(house) (apartment) (mobile home) (trailer) (living quarters)] in
which at the time of the alleged offense the [(owners) (occupants)] actually reside,
or in their absence, intend within a reasonable period of time to reside.
Provenance
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- illinoiscourts.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-08-20
- Edition
- 2026-08-19
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