Restorative Justice Community Courts RJCC are aimed at young adults, aged , charged with non-violent felony or misdemeanor crimes. The courts resolve conflict through restorative conferences and peace circles involving participants, victims, family members, friends, others affected by the crime, and the community. The purpose of the circle process is to ultimately reach an agreement between the participant and members of the community called a Repair of Harm Agreement, in which the participant agrees to complete certain tasks, such as perform community engagement, write a letter of reflection, undergo substance abuse treatment, and other tasks.
The Repair of Harm Agreement is a contract between the participant and the community. If the participant successfully completes all the tasks set out in the agreement, his or her case will be dismissed, the offense expunged, and the participant will be invited to attend a graduation ceremony celebrating this milestone in his or her life. Victims are not required to participate.
But if they choose, they may directly address the participant to express how they were hurt and what they need to heal from the crime. Restorative Justice Community Courts give young adults a second chance to keep their records clean and get their lives back on track. Participants who successfully complete the program may have the opportunity to have their charges dismissed and arrest and court records expunged. For a case to be eligible for the court, the victim of the crime must agree to participate in the process.
In addition, the person charged must:. A new location in Sauk Village opened on July 15, Restorative Justice Community Courts Brochure. Restorative Justice Community Courts Handbook. Restorative Justice Community Courts. Daley Center 50 W. Washington St.
Chicago, Illinois Judges Information This section provides a short list of judges serving in the Restorative Justice Community Courts together with their courtroom location, room number, and telephone number. Room Markham Courthouse. Courtroom Rolling Meadows Courthouse. Maywood Courthouse.
