Illinois Criminal Code of 1961 - 720 ILCS 5, Section 3-1

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Presumption of innocence and proof of guilt.

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.

(Source: Laws 1961, p. 1983.)

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