Illinois Compiled Statutes 725 ILCS 5/114-2 – Motion for a bill of particulars
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(a) A written motion for a bill of particulars shall be filed before or within a reasonable time after arraignment and shall specify the particulars of the offense necessary to enable the defendant to prepare his defense.
(b) A bill of particulars may be amended at any time before trial subject to such conditions as justice may require.
(b) A bill of particulars may be amended at any time before trial subject to such conditions as justice may require.
Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 725 ILCS 5/114-2
- Arraignment: A proceeding in which an individual who is accused of committing a crime is brought into court, told of the charges, and asked to plead guilty or not guilty.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.