Illinois § 101-1 General purposes

Illinois Statutes

§ 101-1 — General purposes

Illinois § 101-1

JurisdictionIllinois

TopicRIGHTS AND REMEDIES

Ch. 725CRIMINAL PROCEDURE

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

Art.Title I - General Provisions

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Bluebook

725 Ill. Comp. Stat. 101-1 (2026).

Text

The provisions of this Code shall be construed in accordance with the general purposes hereof, to:

(a)Secure simplicity in procedure;

(b)Ensure fairness of administration including the elimination of unjustifiable delay;

(c)Ensure the effective apprehension and trial of persons accused of crime;

(d)Provide for the just determination of every criminal proceeding by a fair and impartial trial and an adequate review; and (e) Preserve the public welfare and secure the fundamental human rights of individuals.

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The provisions of this Code shall be construed in accordance with the general purposes hereof, to: (a) Secure simplicity in procedure; (b) Ensure fairness of administration including the elimination of unjustifiable delay; (c) Ensure the effective apprehension and trial of persons accused of crime; (d) Provide for the just determination of every criminal proceeding by a fair and impartial trial and an adequate review; and (e) Preserve the public welfare and secure the fundamental human rights of individuals.

Legislative History

(Source: Laws 1963, p. 2836.)

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