Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 - Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963

(725 ILCS 5/100-1) (from Ch. 38, par. 100-1) Sec. 100-1. Short title. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963". (Source: Laws 1963, p. 2836.) (725 ILCS 5/100-2) (from Ch. 38, par. 100-2) Sec. 100-2. Scope. These provisions shall govern the procedure in the courts of Illinois in all criminal proceedings except where provision for a different procedure is specifically provided by law. (Source: Laws 1963, p. 2836.) (725 ILCS 5/101-1) (from Ch. 38, par. 101-1) Sec. 101-1. General purposes. 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 ...