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When Reform Stalls: Insights On Arrest Diversion Implementation In Illinois
Posted by Andy1917
Content: The 2021 Pretrial Fairness Act required all Illinois police officers to issue a citation at the site of arrest for certain low-level crimes instead of bringing a person into custody, a reform commonly known as “citation in lieu of arrest.” However, new research raises doubts about how fully this reform is being implemented in Chicago. At this webinar, attendees will learn more about this new research and hear from expert panelists how the lessons learned from this research fit within the broader context of Chicago’s and Illinois’ criminal legal system. Register here: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/REPpGUdGmNfb7XW-oxd4Jg
Date/Time: June 23, 2026, noon - June 23, 2026, 1 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Sponsoring Organization: Illinois Network for Pretrial Justice
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