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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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Wire Fraud | S.D. Ill.
Federal 7th Circuit / Criminal
U.S. v. Dorfman, No. 24-2275 (July 27, 2026) (LEE) Affirmed. -
Evidence | N.D. Ill., Eastern Div.
Federal 7th Circuit / Criminal
U.S. v. Fung, No. 25-1605 (July 24, 2026) (PRYOR) Affirmed. -
Post-Conviction Hearing Act | 2d Dist.
Illinois Appellate Court / Criminal
People v. Salinas, 2026 IL App (2d) 240363 (July 24, 2026) Kane Co. (SCHOSTOK) Reversed and remanded. -
Sentencing | N.D. Ind., Hammond Div.
Federal 7th Circuit / Criminal
U.S. v. Doss, No. 24-2138 (July 23, 2026) (PRYOR) Affirmed. -
Sentencing | 1st Dist.
Illinois Appellate Court / Criminal
People v. Reyes, 2026 IL App (1st) 241172-B (July 23, 2026) 4th Div./Cook Co. (OCASIO) Affirmed in part, reversed in part, remanded.
Upcoming CLE
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September 1Online
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September 10Chicago
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September 15 to January 26Online
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October 20Online
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