But K-12 funding is suddenly in the center of the fight as talks begin on a budget for next year and the November statehouse elections loom. Illinois has cut more than $1 billion from its education budget since 2009. It's one of the worst ranked states in total dollars sent to districts per student. In areas where there's plenty of valuable property to tax, that's worked out fine.
The preliminary hearing phase of the trial usually takes place 5-6 days after an arraignment. In the case of a misdemeanor charge, the next phase of the trial is the motions and hearings phase. This usually takes about 3 months to occur but can last as long as 2 years. During this phase evidence issues are settled and investigations are conducted to determine the allowance or suppression of witnesses.
Scheduling a Trial Date and Trial Call. Criminal trials are normally set approximately 90 days from the date of arraignment. If the defendant is in custody, the case will be set within 60 days from the date of arrest (unless the defendant files a motion to waive the 60-day rule). Domestic relations cases are set within six months from the date the petition or show cause was filed.