Illinois Jury Waiver and Waiver of Pre-Sentence Report are documents that allow the accused to waive their right to a trial by jury and/or waive their right to receive a pre-sentence report prior to sentencing. The accused must sign the waiver in order for it to be valid. The two types of waivers are: 1. Illinois Jury Waiver: This document allows an accused person to waive their right to a trial by jury and agree to a bench trial, where the judge alone hears the evidence and makes a decision. 2. Waiver of Pre-Sentence Report: This document allows an accused person to waive their right to receive a pre-sentence report prior to sentencing. The pre-sentence report is a document prepared by the probation officer that outlines the accused’s criminal history, character, and other relevant information. The judge will use this information when determining the sentence. By waiving the pre-sentence report, the accused is agreeing to accept the sentence that the judge determines without the benefit of the pre-sentence report.