Illinois. Judicial Advisory Council

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The Illinois Judicial Advisory Council (1957-1984), composed of three House members appointed by the Speaker, three Senate members appointed by the president pro tempore, and three members appointed by the Governor (all nine being bar members), was to study the justice system and offer legislative suggestions. Specifically, the council was to examine judicial organization; criminal law; criminal procedure; civil procedure; offender apprehension, prosecution, and penal treatment; and to report its findings biennially to the General Assembly. The council was abolished by the Legislative Commission Reorganization Act of 1984.

From the description of Council minutes, 1971-1984. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37823063

The Illinois Judicial Advisory Council (1957-1984), composed of three House members appointed by the Speaker, three Senate members appointed by the president pro tempore, and three members appointed by the Governor (all nine being bar members), was to study the justice system and offer legislative suggestions. Specifically, the council was to examine judicial organization; criminal law; criminal procedure; civil procedure; and offender apprehension, prosecution, and penal treatment; and to report its findings biennially to the General Assembly. The council was abolished by the Legislative Commission Reorganization Act of 1984.

From the description of Administrative files, 1969-1984. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37823263

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creatorOf Illinois. Judicial Advisory Council. Council minutes, 1971-1984. Illinois State Archive
creatorOf Illinois. Judicial Advisory Council. Administrative files, 1969-1984. Illinois State Archive
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Illinois
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Appellate courts
Criminal justice, Administration of
Elections
Eminent domain
Judges
Judicial power
Juvenile delinquents
Legislation
Poverty
Prisons
Prison sentences
Victims of crime
Welfare fraud
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Active 1969

Active 1984

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