Illinois § 16-106.3
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 16-106.3, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16-106.3.
Erroneous appearance date. In any case alleging a violation of this Code or similar local ordinance which would be chargeable as a misdemeanor, a case shall not be dismissed due to an error by the arresting officer or the clerk of the court, or both, in setting a person's first appearance date, subject to the right of speedy trial provided under Section 103-5 of the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. (Source: P.A. 96-694, eff. 1-1-10.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 16-106.3
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 16-106.3 cover?
Section 16-106.3 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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