schedule, location, & materials
A Guide To Problem Solving Courts:
Drug Court, Recovery Court, and Veteran’s Court
wednesday, december 3, 2025 - noon
[1.5 hours general cle credit - approved]
this is a hybrid event
zoom & in person
Program Schedule & Location
When:
Wednesday, December 3rd
Time:
11.30 - Doors Open & A Light Lunch is Served
11.50 - Zoom Link will open
11.55 - Bar Announcements
12:00 - 1:30 - Program
1:30 - Welcome to Stay for Questions & Conversation
Where:
Law & Justice Center Basement EOC Room & ZOOM
Wednesday, December 3rd
Time:
11.30 - Doors Open & A Light Lunch is Served
11.50 - Zoom Link will open
11.55 - Bar Announcements
12:00 - 1:30 - Program
1:30 - Welcome to Stay for Questions & Conversation
Where:
Law & Justice Center Basement EOC Room & ZOOM
Materials
Bios
Presentation Slide Deck
Handouts
Program Brochures
Referral Forms
Program Description
Please join the McLean County Bar Association in welcoming Hon. David Butler [Ret.] who will moderate a program on Problem Solving Courts. The presentation and panel discussion will include Hon. Scott Drazewski [Ret.], Emilio Fischer, Ron Lewis, and Craig Queen. This program will provide an overview of the sentencing alternatives known as Problem Solving Courts. These sentencing alternatives include Drug Court, Recovery Court and Veteran’s Court. Each of these specialized sentences are remedial and are alternatives to a prison sentence. Both defense attorneys and prosecutors will gain an understanding of these specialized sentences including eligibility requirements, terms and conditions, the process of evaluating referrals and the sentencing process.
Specific Topics Include:
What Are Problem Solving Courts?
Drug Court, Recovery Court, and Veteran’s Court Distinguished
PSC Referrals
PSC Court Process
PSC Teams
Steps In Processing PSC Referrals
Adult Risk Assessments & Drug Evaluations
State’s Attorney’s Screening of PSC Referrals
Attorney’s Role When Client is Sentenced To a PSC
PSC Violations