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Ill. S. Ct. R. 238

Impeachment of Witnesses; Hostile Witnesses

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(a) The credibility of a witness may be attacked by any party, including the party calling the

witness.

(b) If the court determines that a witness is hostile or unwilling, the witness may be examined

by the party calling the witness as if under cross-examination.

History

Amended February 19, 1982, effective April 1, 1982; amended April 11, 2001, effective immediately.

Provenance

Source: illinoiscourts.gov
Retrieved: 2026-09-14
Edition: 2026-09-14
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