Illinois · Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 (725 ILCS 5)
725 ILCS 5 § 109-1: Person arrested; release from law enforcement custody and court appearance; geographic constraints prevent in-person appearances
What this law says, in plain English
This statute establishes procedures for arrested persons to appear before a judge within 48 hours, permits remote appearances via video communication in certain circumstances, and requires citation in lieu of arrest for non-felony and non-Class A misdemeanor offenses absent safety concerns.
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