725 ILCS 5/112-2

Current through Public Act 103-1052

Section 725 ILCS 5/112-2 - Impaneling the Grand Jury

(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. "

725 ILCS 5/112-2

P.A. 85-690.

Amended by P.A. 102-0495,§ 10, eff. 8/20/2021.