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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 — January 2026
Recent Related Cases
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Pretrial Release | 1st Dist.
Illinois Appellate Court / Criminal
People v. Reyes, 2026 IL App (1st) 252639 (March 27, 2026) 5th Div./Cook Co. (ODEN JOHNSON) Affirmed. -
Post-Conviction Hearing Act | 1st Dist.
Illinois Appellate Court / Criminal
People v. Smith, 2026 IL App (1st) 231635 (March 27, 2026) 5th Div./Cook Co. (MITCHELL) Affirmed. -
Sentencing | 1st Dist.
Illinois Appellate Court / Criminal
People v. Arnold, 2026 IL App (1st) 232350 (March 27, 2026) 5th Div./Cook Co. (ODEN JOHNSON) Affirmed. -
Child Sexual Abuse Materials | 2d Dist.
Illinois Appellate Court / Criminal
People v. Lye, 2026 IL App (2d) 250117 (March 26, 2026) Kane Co. (HUTCHINSON) Affirmed in part and vacated in part. -
Post-Conviction Hearing Act | 1st Dist.
Illinois Appellate Court / Criminal
People v. Bridges, 2026 IL App (1st) 241180 (March 26, 2026) 4th Div./Cook Co. (QUISH) Affirmed.
Upcoming CLE
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April 10Chicago
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April 15Online
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April 16Online
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April 21Online
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April 30Online
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