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Welcome to the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority

Created in 1983, the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority is a state agency dedicated to improving the administration of criminal justice. The Authority brings together key leaders from the justice system and the public to identify critical issues facing the criminal justice system in Illinois, and to propose and evaluate policies, programs, and legislation that address those issues.

The statutory responsibilities of the Authority fit into four areas: grants administration; research and analysis; policy and planning; and information systems and technology.  Read more  »

We find ourselves in a time of fiscal challenge that calls for an extraordinarily efficient and effective allocation of resources to ensure the public safety, health and welfare of Illinois citizens.

— Executive Director, Jack Cutrone

Authority News

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ACTION NEEDED BY ALL STATE AGENCIES FOR COMPLIANCE WITH INVENTORYING EMPLOYMENT RESTRICTIONS ACT

May 7, 2012

The Task Force on Inventorying Employment Restrictions Act [20 ILCS 5000] was created to review the statutes, administrative rules, policies, and practices that restrict employment of individuals with ... Read more »

ICJIA Announces Training Initiative to Enhance Homicide Investigation across Illinois

May 7, 2012

The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) and the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB) are collaborating to develop an advanced homicide investigator ... Read more »

Adult Redeploy Illinois Oversight Board Regular Meeting May 7

May 2, 2012

The Adult Redeploy Illinois Oversight Board Regular Meeting will convene on Monday, May 7, 2012 at 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. At the following public sites: JRTC 100 W. Randolph, Room 2-025, Chicago and IDOC ... Read more »

Adult Redeploy Illinois Oversight Board Site Selection and Monitoring Subcommittee Meeting May 3

May 1, 2012

The Adult Redeploy Illinois Oversight Board Site Selection and Monitoring Subcommittee will meet on Thursday, May 3, 2012 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the offices of the Illinois Criminal Justice ... Read more »

Illinois Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Council Grant Review Committee Meeting April 25

April 20, 2012

The Illinois Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Council Grant Review Committee will meet on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 10 A.M. at the Crowne Plaza Hotel and Conference Center, 3000 South Dirksen ... Read more »

Funding Updates

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Summary of Action Taken at April 18 Budget Committee Meeting

April 26, 2012

The Authority’s Budget Committee met on April 18, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. At the Authority’s offices, located at 300 West Adams, Suite 200, Chicago, Illinois, 60606. Agenda items included:  ... Read more »

ICJIA announces police executive leadership training opportunity

April 25, 2012

The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority will host a Police Executive Leadership Training Workshop in Springfield this fall. Designed in partnership with Alexander Weiss Consulting, LLC, ... Read more »

Illinois' FFY12 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant abstract

April 18, 2012

View the abstract for Illinois’ FFY12 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant.   ... Read more »

Prescription Pill and Drug Disposal Program Grants for Law Enforcement Agencies

April 13, 2012

The Household Pharmaceutical Disposal Fund (Public Act 97-0545) went into effect on January 1, 2012. It authorizes the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) to provide local law ... Read more »

ICJIA announces federal Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance grant awards for law enforcement vehicles

March 23, 2012

On Jan. 23, the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) made available, through a request for proposals, $460,766 in federal fiscal year 2008 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance ... Read more »

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What's New

Symposium speeches on police consolidation available online

February 2, 2012

Gain insight from the local and national perspectives of a variety of experts on police consolidation and shared services. Recordings are now available of all speeches made at the Nov. 29, 2011, Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Symposium for Illinois law enforcement executives, city managers, and elected officials entitled The New Paradigm in Policing: Contracting, Shared Services, and Consolidation.

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Recent Publications

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Research Reports

Community reentry after prison drug treatment
 Research Report

The Sheridan Correctional Center National Model Drug Prison and Reentry Program is a drug treatment program providing in-prison substance abuse treatment as well as substance abuse treatment upon release. Prior research has shown reductions in recidivism among Sheridan participants compared to other prisoners. This study examined a group of 50 re-incarcerated men who successfully completed the in-prison phase of the Sheridan program and what led to their re-incarceration.  Download »  Download


ICJIA Annual Report

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority 2011 Annual Report
 Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority 201l Annual Report

The Illinois Criminal Justice information Authority's Annual report for state fiscal year 2011 outlines the diverse nature of the Authority's work in criminal justice policy and planning, grants administration, research, and information systems development in Illinois. Download » Download