IL · jury_instructions
Ill. Pattern Jury Instr. (Criminal) 4.24
Definition Of Proximate Cause
[(For the offense of ___________, the) (The)] term “proximate cause” means any cause
which, in the natural or probable sequence, produced the [(great bodily harm) (permanent
disability) (permanent disfigurement) (death of another person) (death of the child) (injury to a
peace officer)]. [It need not be the only cause, nor the last or nearest cause. It is sufficient if it
concurs with some other cause which in combination with it, causes the [(great bodily harm)
(permanent disability) (permanent disfigurement) (death of another person) (death of the child)
(injury to a peace officer)].]
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- illinoiscourts.gov
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- 2026-08-20
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- 2026-08-19
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