Legal Question in Criminal Law in Illinois

Speedy trial while out on bond

I am going to have a misdemeanor charge filed against me later this week in Cook County. I talked to a Cook County ASA and they said that if I get charged and arrested and then I bond out right away that the speedy trial time starts automatically from the date I am arrested to the first court date. The Cook County ASA went on to say that if I want to renew my demand for speedy trial that I have to file a demand for speedy trial on my first court date. I read the speedy trial statute in the past and it said when someone does not bond out that speedy trial automatic starts when they get put into custody and they do not have to file a speedy trial demand. When someone is out on bond it said that I have to file a demand for speedy trial and its not automatic. Is it true that if I am charged and arrested and if I bond out right away that the time between when I am arrested and the first court date automatically gets counted against the state?


Asked on 4/07/09, 4:02 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
George Zuganelis Zuganelis & Zuganelis, Attorneys at Law, P.C.

Re: Speedy trial while out on bond

Yes, that is true. If you wish to keep the demand going, though, you must file a speedy trial demand. The speedy trial statute says that the State has 160 days to bring you to trial upon a proper demand. Most misdemeanor cases in Cook County are concluded within 60 to 90 days, regardless of a filed speedy trial demand. If you need the services of a lawyer, please call.

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Answered on 4/08/09, 12:41 pm


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