{"data":{"id":"us-il/725-ilcs-5-101-1","jurisdiction":"us-il","citation":"725 ILCS 5/101-1","heading":"General purposes.","body":"The provisions of this Code shall be construed in accordance with the general purposes hereof, to:\n(a) Secure simplicity in procedure;\n(b) Ensure fairness of administration including the elimination of unjustifiable delay;\n(c) Ensure the effective apprehension and trial of persons accused of crime;\n(d) Provide for the just determination of every criminal proceeding by a fair and impartial trial and an adequate review; and\n(e) Preserve the public welfare and secure the fundamental human rights of individuals.","path":["CHAPTER 725 CRIMINAL PROCEDURE","Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963."],"source_url":"https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ILCS/details?ActID=1966\u0026ChapterID=54\u0026ChapAct=FullText\u0026Print=True","current_through":"at least Public Act 104-790","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-15T04:46:42Z","sha256":"ac48d097a7981e8f76628f6ba0a2592ee862cc728645b335d90dc913ca5a153a","source_id":"us-il","stale":false,"prev":"us-il/725-ilcs-5-100-2","next":"us-il/725-ilcs-5-102-1"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}