Resources
Below is a list of research and resources about the Winnebago County justice system.
Winnebago State's Attorney's Deferred Prosecution Program
DIVERT is an alternative prosecution program for first-time, nonviolent offenders.
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Focused Deterrence
The Focused Deterrence program is one of many policy efforts that Winnebago County has implemented to address high rates of violence.
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The Impact of the Pretrial Fairness Act
Under the PFA, individuals no longer monetary bond to be released pretrial. Rather, the PFA requires that individuals be released on their own recognizance, unless the prosecutor files a motion to detain an individual pretrial and the judge determines that detention is necessary.
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Rockford Community Perceptions of Crime
The Rockford Police Department surveyed citizens about their perceptions of crime and disorder in Rockford, what they see as appropriate responses to violent crime and those who commit violent crime, as well as their perceptions of the Rockford Police Department and the Winnebago County Court system.
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Rockford Police Officer Survey
As a follow-up to their survey of community members, the project team subsequently conducted a survey of Rockford police officers to better understand their perceptions of how they are treated within their organization and their interactions with community members
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