A request for Bill of Particulars must be served by the people upon the defendant or his attorney and filed with the court within how many days of request?

• A. 15 days
• B. 10 days
• C. 30 days
• D. 60 days

Answer: (A)

In criminal proceedings, a bill of particulars adds detail to the charges by spelling out exactly what the prosecution alleges. When the People serve a request for a bill of particulars, they must provide the requested details to the defendant or his attorney and file them with the court within 15 days of the request. This short deadline keeps the case moving and gives the defense clarity about the specific acts, dates, places, and victims involved so they can prepare a proper defense. The other timeframes are longer or shorter than this standard, which is why 15 days is the correct period.