Legal Question in Criminal Law in Illinois

Time Allowed Before Charges Need to Be File

I was just curious what is the maximum length of time the police can hold you for questioning before they are required to charge you with a crime? I have heard 24,48,72 hours. I have also heard 48 hours without a warrant and 72 hours if they have a warrant. Can an attorney verify which one is accurate ?


Asked on 8/09/04, 2:20 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Roger Malavia The Malavia Law Firm

Re: Time Allowed Before Charges Need to Be File

72 hours is the Illinois court's interpretation of the statutory law which requires that arrestees be brought before a judge without unreasonable delay. Call us if you have any questions.

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Answered on 8/09/04, 2:22 pm


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