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Ill. Pattern Jury Instr. (Criminal) 4.03

Definition Of Dwelling Place

activein force · 2026-08-19 – presentas-observed

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.

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Source
illinoiscourts.gov
Retrieved
2026-08-20
Edition
2026-08-19
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63ea5ca2d2ac86ad8e18a13358080720b05bddf1c655f763ff2f875f4a9c10ac
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