Chicago Appleseed Center for Fair Courts, the Chicago Council of Lawyers, and the American Constitution Society (ACS) - Chicago Lawyers Chapter are hosting a forum on police accountability focused on issues facing residents of Chicago. This year’s panel will cover issues related to accountability, transparency, and community oversight of the Chicago Police Department; implications of […]
Public Hearing - Illinois Supreme Court Statutory Court Fees Task Force On July 13, 2021, at 10:00 AM (CT), the Illinois Supreme Court Statutory Court Fees Task Force will hold a public hearing (via Zoom) on the following topics: Fiscal impact of the Criminal and Traffic Assessment Act (CTAA) and related Supreme Court rules pertaining […]
Don’t Believe the Hype: Cutting Through False Narratives and Protecting Pretrial Justice Reforms When: July 28, 2021 @ 6 PM Where: Register now and you'll get a link to access the event emailed to you on the morning of July 28: https://forms.gle/jQu1uzs4gW2XqEFV9 What: False narratives about the impact of Cook County’s efforts to reform the pretrial justice system […]
The Family Law Committee typically meets on the first Tuesday of every month at 3 PM (CST) to examine issues of domestic relations, child support enforcement, and domestic violence in Cook County.
Our Access to Justice Committee typically meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 3 PM (CST) to identify ineffective, inefficient, and unfair court management policies and procedures and discuss strategies and recommended improvements.