Peer Jury Program Overview The Peer Jury program operates under the auspices of the Chicago Police Department. It is designed to provide a meaningful and remedial method of dealing with selected juvenile (under the age of 17) offenders without having those offender referred to the Juvenile Court of Cook County. The Peer Jury does not determine the guilt or innocence of the offender. The Peer Jury determines the appropriate disposition in a manner that effectively hold the juveniles accountable for their actions in accordance with the Balanced and Restorative Justice principals. A case is sent to the Peer Jury if it is appropriate for the offense committed and only when specific conditions are met which include: the juvenile admits to having committed the offense; the offense is a non-violent misdemeanor; the parent/guardian agrees to attend Peer Jury and abide by the findings of the Peer Jury. This is in accordance with the Illinois Juvenile Court Act 705 ILCS 405/5-301 (2). CONTACT INFORMATION: Detective Phyllis Little – Coordinator Phone: (312) 747-3948 11th District Men's Club Date: TBA Location: TBA The Law Project
| This packet also contains information on Executive Pardons; Criminal Identity Theft; and on Certificates of Innocence, Good Conduct, and Relief from Disabilities Police District Information 10th District Police Information Map of the 10th District Maria Pena, Commander 3315 West Ogden Avenue Chicago, IL 60623 CAPS010District@chicagopolice.org Phone: 312-747-7511 Fax: 312-747-7429 TTY: 312-747-7471 11th District Police Information 3151 West Harrison St Chicago, IL 60612 CAPS.011District@chicagopolice.org Phone: 312-746-8386 Fax: 312-746-4281 12th District Police Information 1412 S. Blue Island Chicago, IL 60608-2112 CAPS012District@chicagopolice.org Phone: 312-746-8396 Fax: 312-746-9480 TTY: 312-746-9868 15th District Police Information 5701 West Madison Ave Chicago, IL 60644 CAPS015District@chicagopolice.org Phone: 312-743-1440 Fax: 312-743-1366 TTY: 312-743-1485 | The Court Advocacy Program The Court Advocacy program is an integral part of CAPS. Each of the 25 police districts has a Court Advocacy Subcommittee. With input gathered at beat meetings or from other members of the community, the Court Advocacy Subcommittees, working with the Police Department, identify and track cases of interest to the community. Cases can range from violent crimes, such as murder or rape, to "quality of life" cases, such as drug dealing and public drinking, abandoned buildings and negligent landlords, and problem liquor establishments. Volunteers then attend court dates associated with those cases. First, volunteers provide support for victims and witnesses who may be hesitant to testify in court. The presence of Court Advocacy volunteers from their community can make the difference in whether a victim or witness decides to appear in court. Second, the presence of Court Advocacy volunteers sends a strong message to the defendant, the judge and all other interested parties in the criminal justice system: the community cares about the outcome of these cases and is willing to devote its time and energies to monitoring the workings of the judicial system. Work with other community volunteers tracking court cases and attending judicial hearings. Court advocacy is a way to show support for victims and solidarity against crime in your community. For information about Court Advocacy, call 312-747-9973 or contact the Community Policing Office in your district. |
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