Demand For Speedy Trial {CCTR 0610}

CCTR 0610 - DEMAND FOR SPEEDY TRIAL. This form is used in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, by a defendant in a criminal case to formally assert their right to a speedy trial under Illinois law, specifically pursuant to 725 ILCS 5/103-5(a) and (b). By filing this document, the defendant—through their attorney—declares they are ready for trial and requests that the case proceed within the statutory timeframe required by law. This form also allows for the inclusion of any prior speedy trial demands previously made. The demand triggers legal timelines that require the prosecution to bring the case to trial within a specific period, typically 120 or 160 days, depending on the defendant’s custody status, thereby safeguarding the defendant’s constitutional and statutory rights against unnecessary delay. www.FormsWorkflow.com