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730 ILCS 5/5-1-1 (2026)
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(730 ILCS 5/5-1-1)
(from Ch. 38, par. 1005-1-1)
Sec. 5-1-1.
Meanings of Words and Phrases.
For the purposes of this Chapter, the words and phrases described in
this Article have the meanings designated in this Article, except when a
particular context clearly requires a different meaning.
(Source: P.A. 77-2097.)
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 13
cases, 1997–2017 · leading case: People v. Williams, 688 N.E.2d 1153 (Ill. 1997).
People v. Williams, 688 N.E.2d 1153 (Ill. 1997). “After a hearing on the motion, the circuit court reduced defendant's probation to 30 months, but rejected defendant's argument that the *1154 imposition of consecutive sentences of prison and probation for a single offense was improper.”
People v. Prather, 887 N.E.2d 44 (Ill. App. Ct. 2008). “Constitutionality of the Extended-Term Statute Defendant claims the Unified Code of Corrections (Unified Code) (730 ILCS 5/5-1-1 et seq. (West 2006)) contains conflicting provisions regarding the applicable sentence for a Class 4 felony.”
People v. Christopher K., 810 N.E.2d 145 (Ill. App. Ct. 2004). “, the Second District of this court held: "An EJJ prosecution, like a section 5-805(2) transfer, requires the trial court to make a procedural determination as to whether the juvenile should receive an adult sentence under chapter V of the Unified Code of Corrections (730 ILCS…”
People v. Douglas, 2014 IL App (4th) 120617 (Ill. App. Ct. 2014). “Section 5-1-1 of the Corrections Code (730 ILCS 5/5-1-1 (West 2008)) states, “For the purposes of this Chapter, the words and phrases described in this Article have the meanings designated in this Article, except when a particular context clearly requires a different meaning.”
People v. Rich, 2011 IL App (2d) 101237 (Ill. App. Ct. 2011). “Those exceptions apply where the State has successfully moved to: (1) transfer jurisdiction to adult criminal court such that the minor may be prosecuted under criminal law (705 ILCS 405/5-805 (West 2008)); or (2) extend the juvenile court’s jurisdiction to permit the imposition…”
In re Dave L., 2017 IL App (1st) 170152 (Ill. App. Ct. 2017). “See 730 ILCS 5/5-1-1 et seq. (West 2014). For example, section 5-4-1 governs the conduct of a sentencing hearing.”
In re Dave L., 2017 IL App (1st) 170152 (Ill. App. Ct. 2017). “See 730 ILCS 5/5-1-1 et seq. (West 2014). For example, section 5-4-1 governs the conduct of a sentencing hearing.”
People v. Prather (Ill. App. Ct. 2008). “Constitutionality of the Extended-Term Statute Defendant claims the Unified Code of Corrections (Unified Code) (730 ILCS 5/5-1-1 et seq. (West 2006)) contains conflicting provisions regarding the applicable sentence for a Class 4 felony.”
People v. Champ (Ill. App. Ct. 2002). “(West 1996)) rather than as an adult under the Unified Code of Corrections (Code) (730 ILCS 5/5-1-1 et seq . (West 1996)) . As the result of a shooting that occurred on February 1, 1997, the grand jury returned an indictment charging defendant with first degree murder in that…”
In re Christopher K. (Ill. App. Ct. 2004). “, the Second District of this court held: “An EJJ prosecution, like a section 5-805(2) transfer, requires the trial court to make a procedural determination as to whether the juvenile should receive an adult sentence under chapter V of the Unified Code of Corrections (730 ILCS…”
People v. Lesure (Ill. App. Ct. 2011). “The only issue on appeal is whether the trial court erred in sentencing petitioner as an adult under the Unified Code of Corrections (730 ILCS 5/5-1-1 et seq. (West 1996)) rather than No.”
People v. Rich, 960 N.E.2d 715 (Ill. App. Ct. 2011). “Those exceptions apply where the State has successfully moved to: (1) transfer jurisdiction to adult criminal court such that the minor may be prosecuted under criminal law (705 ILCS 405/5-805 (West 2008)); or (2) extend the juvenile court's jurisdiction to permit the imposition…”
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