The Illinois Judges Association consists of over 1250 current and retired judges. The Association supports judicial excellence and professional development and judicial education, fosters public confidence in an independent judiciary, works to preserve the independence of the judiciary by educating the public and students, and promotes a diverse judiciary that administers justice in a fair and impartial court system.

 President Mary Colleen Roberts, Media Committee Co-Chairs Cecilia Horan and Dan Jasica give updates on IJA happenings.

Member Spotlight

 Membership matters to 3rd Judicial Circuit Court Judges Justin Zimmerman & Emily Nielsen. They presented IJA's Worries of the World Wide Web to over 100 students St. Mary's Catholic School in Alton, IL. A rewarding experience for the judges and the students.

 

 

 IJA's August #ProBono Spotlight is 23rd Judicial Circuit Court Judge John McAdams. Judge McAdams serves as co-chair of the 23rd Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee and has overseen the expansion of pro bono services available to self-represented litigants. Learn more about Judge McAdams at Pro Bono Spotlight McAdams (memberclicks.net)

 

IJA Informational Videos

Did you know that Illinois Judges Can No Longer Require Any Cash Bond?


 

What are Permissible Pretrial Release Conditions Other Than Cash Bond?


 

What are An Arrestee’s Rights in First Appearance Court?