An Illinois Complaint (Multiple Charges) is a legal document filed in the Circuit Court of Illinois when a person is accused of committing more than one crime or violation. This document outlines the charges and acts as the formal accusation of criminal conduct. It is the initial document that begins criminal proceedings in Illinois. When filing an Illinois Complaint (Multiple Charges), the state must list the offenses that are alleged to have been committed. This document is typically presented to a grand jury to determine if there is sufficient probable cause to support the charges and to indict the accused. There are two types of Illinois Complaint (Multiple Charges): criminal and traffic. A criminal complaint lists criminal offenses such as theft, assault, drug possession, and other criminal acts. A traffic complaint lists violations of traffic laws such as speeding, running a stop sign, and driving under the influence. In both cases, the Illinois Complaint (Multiple Charges) must be signed by a judge or magistrate, and the accused must be served a copy. The accused has the right to appear in court to answer to the charges and challenge the allegations.