Illinois § 112-2 Impaneling the Grand Jury

Illinois Statutes

§ 112-2 — Impaneling the Grand Jury

Illinois § 112-2

JurisdictionIllinois

TopicRIGHTS AND REMEDIES

Ch. 725CRIMINAL PROCEDURE

Act 725 ILCS 5/Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963.

Art.Title IV - Proceedings To Commence Prosecution

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Bluebook

725 Ill. Comp. Stat. 112-2 (2026).

Text

(a)The Grand Jury shall consist of 16 persons, 12 of whom shall be necessary to constitute a quorum.

(b)The Grand Jury shall be impaneled, sworn and instructed as to its duties by the court. The court shall select and swear one of the grand jurors to serve as foreman.

(c)Before the Grand Jury shall enter upon the discharge of their duties the following oath shall be administered to the jurors: "Do each of you swear (or affirm) that you will diligently inquire into all matters presented to you; that you will return no indictment through malice or ill will, or fail to return one due to fear or reward; and that in all your decisions you will present the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, according to the best of your skill and understanding."

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(a) The Grand Jury shall consist of 16 persons, 12 of whom shall be necessary to constitute a quorum. (b) The Grand Jury shall be impaneled, sworn and instructed as to its duties by the court. The court shall select and swear one of the grand jurors to serve as foreman. (c) Before the Grand Jury shall enter upon the discharge of their duties the following oath shall be administered to the jurors: "Do each of you swear (or affirm) that you will diligently inquire into all matters presented to you; that you will return no indictment through malice or ill will, or fail to return one due to fear or reward; and that in all your decisions you will present the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, according to the best of your skill and understanding."