People v. Reimolds

This case involves the dismissal of the charge against a defendant for failure to bring the defendant to trial within 160 days as required by section 103 — 5(b) of the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1979, ch. 38, pars. 103—5(b), 114—1(a)(1)).

Section 103 — 5(b) of the statute provides:

“Every person on bail or recognizance shall be tried by the court having jurisdiction within 160 days from the date defendant demands trial unless delay is occasioned by the defendant ***.’’ (Emphasis added.) (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1979, ch. 38, par. 103—5(b).)

The statutory remedy for failure to…