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§ 3-1 — Presumption of innocence and proof of guilt

Illinois § 3-1
JurisdictionIllinois
TopicRIGHTS AND REMEDIES
Ch. 720CRIMINAL OFFENSES
Act 720 ILCS 5/Criminal Code of 2012.
Art.Title I - General Provisions

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Bluebook
720 Ill. Comp. Stat. 3-1 (2026).

Text

Every person is presumed innocent until proved guilty. No person shall be convicted of any offense unless his guilt thereof is proved beyond a reasonable doubt.

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Legislative History

(Source: Laws 1961, p. 1983 .)

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