# 725 ILCS 5/101-1: Section 101-1

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## Section

- **Citation:** 725 ILCS 5/101-1
- **Heading:** Section 101-1
- **Jurisdiction:** Illinois
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Illinois Code / Chapter 725 / Act 5 / Section 101-1

## Text

(725 ILCS 5/101-1) (from Ch. 38, par. 101-1) Sec. 101-1. General purposes. The provisions of this Code shall be construed in accordance with the general purposes hereof, to: (a) Secure simplicity in procedure; (b) Ensure fairness of administration including the elimination of unjustifiable delay; (c) Ensure the effective apprehension and trial of persons accused of crime; (d) Provide for the just determination of every criminal proceeding by a fair and impartial trial and an adequate review; and (e) Preserve the public welfare and secure the fundamental human rights of individuals. (Source: Laws 1963, p. 2836.)

## Nearby sections

- [725 ILCS 5/100-1 Section 100-1](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IL_C725_A5_S100-1.md)
- [725 ILCS 5/100-2 Section 100-2](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IL_C725_A5_S100-2.md)
- [725 ILCS 5/101-1 Section 101-1](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IL_C725_A5_S101-1.md)
- [725 ILCS 5/102-1 Section 102-1](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IL_C725_A5_S102-1.md)
- [725 ILCS 5/102-2 Section 102-2](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IL_C725_A5_S102-2.md)
- [725 ILCS 5/102-3 Section 102-3](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IL_C725_A5_S102-3.md)
- [725 ILCS 5/102-3.5 Section 102-3.5](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IL_C725_A5_S102-3.5.md)
- [725 ILCS 5/102-4 Section 102-4](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IL_C725_A5_S102-4.md)
- [725 ILCS 5/102-5 Section 102-5](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IL_C725_A5_S102-5.md)
- [725 ILCS 5/102-6 Section 102-6](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IL_C725_A5_S102-6.md)
- [725 ILCS 5/102-7 Section 102-7](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IL_C725_A5_S102-7.md)
- [725 ILCS 5/102-7.1 Section 102-7.1](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IL_C725_A5_S102-7.1.md)
- [725 ILCS 5/102-7.2 Section 102-7.2](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IL_C725_A5_S102-7.2.md)
- [725 ILCS 5/102-8 Section 102-8](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IL_C725_A5_S102-8.md)

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