Illinois · Illinois Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 5)
625 ILCS 5 § 16-106: For offenses committed under the provisions of this Act or the ordinances of any municipality, park district or county which involve the regulation of the ownership, use or operation of vehicles, the police officers and officials of such municipalities and park districts, and sheriffs shall, when is
What this law says, in plain English
This statute requires police and sheriffs to issue written notice with traffic citations informing defendants how to notify the court of intent to plead not guilty or demand a jury trial at least 5 days before their scheduled appearance.
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