§ 30-1 — Treason

Illinois § 30-1

• Jurisdiction: Illinois
• Topic: RIGHTS AND REMEDIES
• Ch. 720: CRIMINAL OFFENSES
• Act 720 ILCS 5/: Criminal Code of 2012.
• Art.: Title III - Specific Offenses

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(a) A person owing allegiance to this State commits treason when he or she knowingly: (1) levies war against this State; or (2) adheres to the enemies of this State, giving them aid or comfort. (b) No person may be convicted of treason except on the testimony of 2 witnesses to the same overt act, or on his confession in open court. (c) Sentence. Treason is a Class X felony.

Legislative History

(Source: P.A. 103-51, eff. 1-1-24 .)