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Articles on Courtrooms

A Friend to All in the Courtroom: The First Judicial Circuit’s Therapy Dog Pilot Program By Megan Orso Women and the Law, September 2023 The first judicial circuit has a new therapy dog program that aspires to lessen the tension and high emotions that are often present while being in a courtroom.
Criminal Defense and the Virtual Courthouse: Challenges for New Attorneys By Kenet Weed Young Lawyers Division, February 2022 The transition to remote proceedings and the rise of the Zoom courtroom hasn’t always been smooth and the addition of previously unfamiliar technology has brought its own set of challenges for even experienced lawyers.
Five courtroom tips for new lawyers By Jameika Mangum Young Lawyers Division, April 2018 Are you ready for your first court appearance? Here are five suggestions to help you do your best.
Tips on handling your first court appearance By Jessica Durkin Young Lawyers Division, October 2016 Some useful advice to help you survive that first nerve-wracking experience.
The First Amendment right to gather information vs. the court’s right to control its courtroom By Hon. Michael P. Kiley Bench and Bar, June 2014 In its recent decision in People v. Clark, the Illinois Supreme Court was called on to consider the constitutionality of the Illinois eavesdropping statute.
No need to fear anyone playing to courtroom cameras By Hon. Michael B. Hyman Bench and Bar, May 2012 One fear opponents of courtroom cameras frequently raise is that judges and lawyers will play to the cameras. But studies do not find this happening in states that already allow cameras.
Chair’s column: Cameras in the courtroom By Michael K. Goldberg General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, March 2011 Today, virtually all lawyers and litigants have camera/video capability on their phones, and preventing the broadcasting of courtrooms will be very difficult.
Jurisprudence Bench and Bar, June 2010 We conclude our series with commentaries by members of the Bench and Bar Section Council on the murals in the Supreme Court Building in Springfield.
Knowledge Bench and Bar, May 2010 We continue our series with commentaries by members of the Bench and Bar Section Council on the murals in the Supreme Court Building in Springfield.
Precedent Bench and Bar, April 2010 We continue our series with commentaries by members of the Bench and Bar Section Council on the murals in the Supreme Court Building in Springfield.
Justice Bench and Bar, February 2010 This month we begin a series of four commentaries by members of the Bench and Bar Section Council on the murals in the Supreme Court Building in Springfield.
Courtroom security: Whose problem is it? By Barbara E. Hardin Family Law, July 2007 For those of us practicing in the challenging arena of domestic relations, we often are witness to the turbulent and volatile situations that occur in courtrooms which require prompt and effective security intervention.
New court security restrictions in 9th Circuit By J.A. Sebastian Bench and Bar, September 2006 Jodi Pospeschil, reporter for Peoria Journal Star (pjstar.com), recently reported that, beginning September 1, 2006, the chief judge of the 9th Judicial Circuit has banned from the six western Illinois courthouses all cellular telephones, cameras, and video and audio recording devices.
Three strikes and you’re out: Judges talk about technology in the courtroom By Sharon D. Nelson & John W. Simek Bench and Bar, June 2006 Recently, we had the pleasure of hearing the thoughts of three tech-savvy judges about the use of technology in their courtrooms.
Supreme Court decisions that the General Assembly may wish to consider Bench and Bar, March 2005 Recent cases that may warrant legislative action.
State Court Participation Reaches 200 for CIP Bench and Bar, October 2004 Janel Foss, Assistant Director for Administration and Outreach for the Courtroom Information Project (CIP), today announced the participation of the two hundredth state court participant, a milestone in the project’s 25 months of operation.
Appellate court criticizes courtroom shackles By Adrienne W. Albrecht Bench and Bar, May 2004 One of the principal arguments cited by proponents of the construction of new court houses and redesigning of courtrooms is the need for enhanced security.

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