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Drug Prosecutions & Forfeitures
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Kim Nuss (Appellate Prosecutor's Office)
Drug Forfeiture
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Jeff V.
Manderscheid
Assistant State's
Attorney |
Felony drug prosecutions
are a specialized assignment in the State's Attorney's Office. These prosecutions
usually involve dealers and users of illegal drugs.
The drug prosecutors also
conduct forfeiture hearings in which the State seizes money and property gained by and
used in furtherance of drug offenses.
Felony drug offenses are
prosecuted in Courtrooms 221, Judge Michael E. Brandt presiding and 222, Judge
James E. Shadid. Forfeiture hearings are held in Courtroom
323, Judge Jerelyn D. Maher presiding.
Peoria County also has a
court intended to offer selected substance abusers the opportunity
of rehabilitation through
"drug court" approved treatment programs. Drug court is presently held once
per week in Courtroom 323.
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