McLean Bar Association - CLE Opportunity - 12/3

This program was originally in person only.  Because of the weather, it has now been opened up to Zoom.  Please contact Mary Sellmyer, at mary.sellmyer@mcleancountyil.gov, if you are interested.  
 

Please join the McLean County Bar Association in welcoming Hon. David Butler [Ret.] who will moderate a program on Problem Solving Courts. The presentation and panel discussion will include Hon. Scott Drazewski [Ret.], Emilio Fischer, Ron Lewis, and Craig Queen. This program will provide an overview of the sentencing alternatives known as Problem Solving Courts. These sentencing alternatives include Drug Court, Recovery Court and Veteran’s Court. Each of these specialized sentences are remedial and are alternatives to a prison sentence. Both defense attorneys and prosecutors will gain an understanding of these specialized sentences including eligibility requirements, terms and conditions, the process of evaluating referrals and the sentencing process. Registration can be located at this LINK.
 
The cost for a 1.5 hours general CLE is $20.00.
 
Specific Topics Include:
 
What Are Problem Solving Courts?
Drug Court, Recovery Court, and Veteran’s Court Distinguished
PSC Referrals
PSC Court Process
PSC Teams
Steps In Processing PSC Referrals
Adult Risk Assessments & Drug Evaluations
State’s Attorney’s Screening of PSC Referrals
Attorney’s Role When Client is Sentenced To a PSC
PSC Violations
 
Mary Sellmyer
Circuit Court Support Services
Law Library Coordinator
McLean County Bar Association Assistant
PO Box 3142
Bloomington, IL 61702-3142
309-888-5265