The Civic Federation
Recent News About The Civic Federation
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Report: Cook Circuit Court Clerk slow to improve public access to court documents, transparency in clerk's office
A coalition of groups seeking reforms in Cook County's court system say new Circuit Clerk Iris Martinez hasn't moved quickly enough to implement changes to increase transparency in her office and online access to public court documents. -
Report: Election of new clerk chance for reforms to boost public accountability, accessibility in Cook County courts
A report from the Civic Federation, Chicago Appleseed and Chicago Council of Lawyers calls for the new Cook County Circuit Clerk to institute reforms and technology upgrades to make the county's courts more efficient and publicly accessible.