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The mission of ISBA Criminal Justice Section
- to work for a system of criminal justice that fairly protects the accused, the accuser, and the public in general;
- to seek or oppose change, as considered appropriate, by legislative activity, recommendations on court rules and recommendations to agencies; and
- to educate and inform lawyers and the general public through newsletters, seminars and other appropriate channels of communication.
Related Articles
Current Newsletter — September 2026
Recent Related Cases
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Sentencing | 4th Dist.
Illinois Appellate Court / Criminal
People v. Krutsch, 2026 IL App (4th) 250636 (November 3, 2026) Winnebago Co. (DeARMOND) Affirmed in part, vacated in part, remanded. -
Pretrial Release
Illinois Supreme Court / Criminal
People v. Post, 2026 IL 132403 (October 29, 2026) (HOLDER WHITE) Judgments affirmed. -
Evidence | S.D. Ill.
Federal 7th Circuit / Criminal
U.S. v. Waeckerle, No. 24-1941 (October 26, 2026) (JACKSON-AKIWUMI) Affirmed. -
Appellate Jurisdiction | 2d Dist.
Illinois Appellate Court / Criminal
People v. Neal, 2026 IL App (2d) 260367 (October 26, 2026) Kane Co. (HUTCHINSON) Appeal dismissed. -
Post-Conviction Hearing Act | 4th Dist.
Illinois Appellate Court / Criminal
People v. Sullivan, 2026 IL App (4th) 250854 (October 22, 2026) Livingston Co. (DeARMOND) Affirmed.
Upcoming CLE
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November 10Online
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January 14Online
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January 20Online
Tools and Resources
- Criminal Justice discussion group is available to section members via the Criminal Justice community in ISBA Central
- The Criminal Justice Section directory is available to all ISBA members
- Useful links