Rule 417 – DNA Evidence

by | May 11, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Illinois

(a) Statement of Purpose. This rule is promulgated to produce uniformly sufficient information to allow a proper, well-informed determination of the admissibility of DNA evidence and to insure that such evidence is presented competently and intelligibly. The rule is...

Rule 415 – Regulation of Discovery

by | May 11, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Illinois

(a)Investigations Not to be Impeded. Except as is otherwise provided as to matters not subject to disclosure and protective orders, neither the counsel for the parties nor other prosecution or defense personnel shall advise persons having relevant material or...

Rule 414 – Evidence of Depositions

by | May 11, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Illinois

(a) If it appears to the court in which a criminal charge is pending that the deposition of any person other than the defendant is necessary for the preservation of relevant testimony because of the substantial possibility it would be unavailable at the time of...

Rule 413 – Disclosure to Prosecution

by | May 11, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Illinois

(a) The Person of the Accused. Notwithstanding the initiation of judicial proceedings, and subject to constitutional limitations, a judicial officer may require the accused, among other things, to: (i) appear in a lineup;(ii)speak for identification by witnesses to an...