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Chapter 725 ILCS 5/114 – Pre-Trial Motions

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Posted by Christopher Combs on April 24, 2026

Illinois Chapter 725 ILCS 5/114 – Pre-Trial Motions

Chapter 720 ILCS 5/114 of the Illinois Revised Statutes: Criminal Procedure describes different motions that can be filed before a trial begins. Most of these are related to court and trial procedures, but the most important one is a motion to dismiss charges.

What Chapter 5/114 Covers

Chapter 5/114 covers a variety of motions that can be filed before a trial begins. The most prominent of these is a motion to dismiss charges, but it also includes motions to change the jury, extend deadlines, change judges, and several others.

To learn more about motions to dismiss charges, use the link below.

Chapter 5/114 Statute Explained

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