[Pam Berg]

How long does prosecution have to indicate someone after arrested?

In Rockford Illinois

[Fr_Chuck]

Illinois does not require a indictment from the grand jury to proceed with the case.


QUOTE
When the charge is a felony, a waiver of preliminary hearing by an accused person, a finding of probable cause by a judge or a grand jury indictment is necessary before a court can proceed to a trial on the charge. In Illinois, prosecution of a felony may be by information or by indictment.
Illinois State Bar Association | The Association for Illinois Lawyers

The case can proceed by process of "information" and proceed to the preliminary hearing.

Illinois does not require a indictment from the grand jury to proceed with the case.


QUOTE
When the charge is a felony, a waiver of preliminary hearing by an accused person, a finding of probable cause by a judge or a grand jury indictment is necessary before a court can proceed to a trial on the charge. In Illinois, prosecution of a felony may be by information or by indictment.
Www.isba.org

The case can proceed by process of "information" and proceed to the preliminary hearing.