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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 — April 2026
- A Proposed Resentencing Process for Older Persons in Illinois Prisons
- Health Care Fraud, Public Corruption in Focus in First Six Months of U.S. Attorney’s Service in Northern District of Illinois
- State Prosecutions of ICE Agents
- When Is the Warrantless Seizure of Electronics Allowed?
- Proportionate Penalties Challenges Better Served on Postconviction
Recent Related Cases
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Certificate of Innocence | 1st Dist.
Illinois Appellate Court / Criminal
People v. Drew, 2026 IL App (1st) 251647 (May 28, 2026) 4th Div./Cook Co. (NAVARRO) Modified certified questions answered; cause remanded. -
Motion to Suppress | N.D. Ill., Eastern Div.
Federal 7th Circuit / Criminal
U.S. v. Fillyaw, No. 25-1836 (May 26, 2026) (SCUDDER) Affirmed. -
Sentencing | N.D. Ill., Eastern Div.
Federal 7th Circuit / Criminal
U.S. v. Coleman, No. 23-2760 (May 26, 2026) (KOLAR) Affirmed. -
Due Process | 5th Dist.
Illinois Appellate Court / Criminal
People v. Spears, 2026 IL App (5th) 240625 (May 22, 2026) Champaign Co. (BARBERIS) Affirmed. -
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Illinois Supreme Court / Criminal
People v. Carroll, 2026 IL 131360 (May 21, 2026) (CUNNINGHAM) Judgments affirmed.
Upcoming CLE
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June 3Online
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June 5Online
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June 16Online
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June 17Online
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June 25Online
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