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How long can a person be kept in jail without being convicted in Illinois?

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Conviction in the legal sense would mean that the person has alread been found guilty. But a suspect can be held for about 48 hours without being charged with a crime. If there is not enough evidence or for whatever reason charges are not filed then the suspect must be released.

In addition, a suspect may be held in jail without being convicted if he cannot make bail or if the ability to be released on bail is denied.

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