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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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Post-Conviction Hearing Act | 3d Dist.
Illinois Appellate Court / Criminal
People v. Dalcollo, 2026 IL App (3d) 240437 (July 8, 2026) DuPage Co. (DAVENPORT) Affirmed. -
Pretextual Stop | C.D. Ill.
Federal 7th Circuit / Criminal
U.S. v. Martinez, No. 24-1890 (July 7, 2026) (PRYOR) Reversed and remanded. -
Border Search Doctrine | N.D. Ill., Eastern Div.
Federal 7th Circuit / Criminal
U.S. v. Eta, No. 25-1891 (July 6, 2026) (ST. EVE) Affirmed. -
Sufficiency of the Evidence | 5th Dist.
Illinois Appellate Court / Criminal
People .v Jennnings, 2026 IL App (5th) 241283 (July 6, 2026) Jackson Co. (McHANEY) Reversed in part, vacated in part. -
Second Amendment | N.D. Ind., Fort Wayne Div.
Federal 7th Circuit / Criminal
U.S. v. Rose, No. 24-1086 (July 2, 2026) (EASTERBROOK) Vacated and remanded.
Upcoming CLE
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September 1Online
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September 15 to January 26Online
Other Events
- October 2, 2026 | | Zoom
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