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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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Criminal Conspiracy | N.D. Ill., Eastern Div.
Federal 7th Circuit / Criminal
U.S. v. Pramaggiore, No. 25-2349 & 25-2350 (June 15, 2026) (KIRSCH) Vacated and remanded. -
Search Warrant | E.D. Wis.
Federal 7th Circuit / Criminal
U.S. v. Bolden, No. 25-1734 (June 12, 2026) (SCUDDER) Affirmed. -
Post-Conviction Hearing Act | 1st Dist.
Illinois Appellate Court / Criminal
People v. Campbell, 2026 IL App (1st) 240705 (June 12, 2026) 5th Div./Cook Co. (ODEN JOHNSON) Affirmed. -
Pretrial Release | 4th Dist.
Illinois Appellate Court / Criminal
People v. Arrington, 2026 IL App (4th) 260297 (June 11, 2026) McLean Co. (DOHERTY) Affirmed. -
Pretrial Release | 3d Dist.
Illinois Appellate Court / Criminal
People v. Matthews, 2026 IL App (3d) 260117 (June 10, 2026) La Salle Co. (DAVENPORT) Reversed.
Upcoming CLE
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June 25Online
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July 8Online
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September 15 to January 26Online
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