From 2005 to 2015 this blog presented news items and resources relating to trial advocacy and the legal system, with a focus on Washington State. It was developed to support the Trial Advocacy Program at the University of Washington School of Law, but broadened to include appellate practice, the courts, access to justice, and related topics. It is no longer active.
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Chicago's DV Court Facility
In the old courthouse, domestic violence complainants rode the same small elevators and hearings were held in small courtrooms -- fertile ground for further intimidation. So Cook County Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans proposed a new facility, which has been in operation since 2005. Not only does it separate victims and perpetrators, it "also houses women's advocacy groups, offices of the state's attorney, a pro bono legal services office for victims seeking orders of protection, and free child care for parents attending court proceedings." Daily Herald | Judge forms panel to review domestic violence court, Aug. 22, 2008.
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