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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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Competency Hearing | N.D. Ind., South Bend Div.
Federal 7th Circuit / Criminal
U.S. v. Frazier, No. 24-3286 (September 2, 2026) (ROVNER) Affirmed. -
Motion to Suppress | 5th Dist.
Illinois Appellate Court / Criminal
People v. Stallings, 2026 IL App (5th) 240309 (August 31, 2026) Jefferson Co. (BOIE) Affirmed. -
Pretrial Release | 4th Dist.
Illinois Appellate Court / Criminal
People v. Mayer, 2026 IL App (4th) 260606 (August 28, 2026) Livingston Co. (ZENOFF) Affirmed. -
Pretrial Release | 2d Dist.
Illinois Appellate Court / Criminal
People v. Franklin, 2026 IL App (2d) 260248 (August 28, 2026) Kane Co. (HUTCHINSON) Vacated and remanded. -
Jury Deliberations | C.D. Ill.
Federal 7th Circuit / Criminal
U.S. v. Musselman, No. 25-2173 & 25-2494 (August 27, 2026) (MALDONADO) Affirmed.
Upcoming CLE
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September 9Online
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September 10Chicago
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September 15 to January 26Online
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October 14Online
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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