the federal problem-solving courts
James B. Moran Second Chance Re-Entry Court
The Reentry Court program, which began in 2010, aids those individuals beginning a term of federal supervised release after completing their sentence of incarceration. The Reentry Court Team consists of U.S. District Court Judges, U.S. Magistrate Judges, U.S. Probation Officers, prosecutors from the U.S. Attorney’s office, and our attorneys who work collaboratively to provide individuals with the treatment, counseling, and structure necessary for their successful return to society.
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The Hon. Ruben Castillo SOAR Court
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois’ Sentencing Options that Achieve Results Court (SOAR) program provides individuals facing criminal prosecution with an alternative to incarceration through a creative blend of treatment, sanctions, and incentives designed to address adverse behavior that underlies criminal conduct. The Federal Defender Program partners with the District Court, the U.S. Pretrial Services Office, and the U.S. Attorney’s office in all aspects of this program.
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VETERANS TREATMENT COURT
The Veterans Treatment Court is aimed at assisting veterans charged with federal misdemeanors in addressing underlying behaviors and illnesses that may benefit from treatment. In collaboration with the John Marshall Law School, the program allows veterans who were honorably discharged and have been charged with a federal misdemeanor offense may enter into a diversion agreement with the U.S. Attorney’s Office. With assistance from the John Marshall Veterans Legal Support Center and Clinic, charged veterans enter and complete programs focusing on PTSD, anger management, mental health, drug and alcohol addiction.
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