FVCW observes courtroom proceedings of bench and jury trials in Kane and Kendall Counties for domestic violence and OP court cases. We sit in the courtrooms of bench and jury trials and observe the proceedings. We submit a report of our observations of the proceedings of the judge, defense and assistant state attorneys, bailiff, police if the defendant is a current prisoner and circuit clerk . A quarterly report is submitted to the District Judge advising of our observations. If the District Judge finds areas of interest the District Judge can and will make changes to improve the courtroom process. We fill in a specific form to identify our observations. A mentor is also available for volunteers particularly new trainees that have completed the training class. We have a general meeting every 60 days to ask questions and secure additional training . All volunteers are required to attend a minimum of one general meeting each quarter. A general meeting is typically 90 minutes. Our Board of Directors also make presentations at various organizations who are involved in Domestic Violence. Our Board of Directors typically come from our volunteer group.
Contact us for the next training class date.
Turnernw9@aol.com
