Illinois Compiled Statutes 725 ILCS 230 Uniform Rendition of Accused Persons Act. Section 2

    (725 ILCS 230/2) (from Ch. 38, par. 157-22)

    Sec. 2. Hearing and Right to Counsel.

    (a) The person whose removal is sought shall be brought before the circuit court immediately upon arrest pursuant to the warrant; whereupon such circuit court shall set a time and place for hearing, and shall advise the person of his right to have the assistance of counsel, to confront the witnesses against him, and to produce evidence in his own behalf at the hearing.

    (b) The person whose removal is sought may at this time in writing waive the hearing and agree to be returned to the demanding court, judge or magistrate. If a waiver is executed, the circuit court shall issue an order pursuant to Section 3 of this Act.

    (c) The circuit court may impose conditions of release authorized by the laws of this State which will reasonably assure the appearance at the hearing of the person whose removal is sought.

(Source: P.A. 77-1282.)

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