IL SB1422

Requires prosecutors to prove by a preponderance of the evidence that statutes of limitations have not expired when a defendant moves to dismiss, shifting the burden to the State rather than requiring defendants to disprove timely prosecution.

Establishes that prosecutors need not prove at trial facts extending general limitations periods if properly pleaded in the charging document, with all limitations challenges decided exclusively under Section 114-1 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.

Clarifies that prosecutors similarly need not prove facts establishing periods excluded from general limitations if properly pleaded in charging documents, with exclusion period challenges handled exclusively through Section 114-1 motions.

Amends Criminal Code Section 3-6 to add new subsection (m) and Section 3-7 to add subsection (a-5), both addressing burden of proof requirements for limitations period disputes in pre-trial motions to dismiss.