Chief judge: Judges must balance efficiency with the right to a fair trial
Briefly

The Circuit Court of Cook County is committed to the administration of justice for all citizens.In all criminal cases, the court is committed to providing fairness for defendants and victims, while at the same time protecting the public.Critics correctly note that our state and federal constitutions provide each defendant the right to a speedy trial and that, with certain limited exceptions, Illinois law requires that defendants in custody be given a trial within 120 days of being taken into custody and defendants not in custody receive a trial within 160 days of demanding one.
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