Illinois Code § 10

Illinois Code § 10. Reproduced from the official Illinois Compiled Statutes, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 10.

Article 10. Restraint of persons charged with offenses. Any person subject to this Code charged with an offense under this Code may be ordered into arrest or confinement, as circumstances may require. When any person subject to this Code is placed in arrest or confinement prior to trial, immediate steps shall be taken to inform the person of the specific wrong of which the person is accused and diligent steps shall be taken to try the person or to dismiss the charges and release the person. (Source: P.A. 99-796, eff. 1-1-17.)

Source: official Illinois text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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  • Citation: Illinois Compiled Statutes § 10
  • Jurisdiction: Illinois
  • Code: Illinois Compiled Statutes
  • Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)

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