Order Of Continuance-Rush Theft Deterrent Program {CCCR 0005}

CCCR 0005 - ORDER OF CONTINUANCE - RUSH THEFT DETERRENT PROGRAM. This form outlines the terms and conditions of a continuance granted in a case involving theft. The continuance is agreed upon by both parties, and as a condition of the continuance, the defendant is ordered to cooperate with the recommendations of the Rush Theft Deterrent Program. 1. Persons eligible for the program are first-time retail theft offenders without any other prior record. 2. The Assistant State’s Attorney at each branch is responsible for identifying defendants eligible for the program, approaching them and/or their attorney and completing an order for the court’s signature. 3. The order is for continuance with a specific return date by agreement. The continuance is conditioned on the defendant completing the Rush Theft Deterrent Program prior to the return date. 4. Upon the Order of Continuance being issued, the Assistant State’s Attorney gives the defendant an information sheet. That sheet includes directions on how to make an appointment and provides the address and phone number to the office of the Rush Theft Deterrent Program and directs the person to report to the Social Service Department of Circuit Court of Cook County. The Social Service Department will monitor the defendant’s compliance with the Rush Theft Deterrent Program. 5. The defendant is scheduled for a class at a Rush Theft Deterrent Program. 6. Payment for the class is a matter between the defendant and the Rush Theft Deterrent Program. The full amount must be paid the day of the class to the Rush Theft Deterrent Program. 7. Upon completion of the class and fulfillment of the payment agreement, the defendant is either given or mailed a letter indicating completion of the program. 8. Upon presentation of the completion letter to the court on the return date, the case is dismissed. www.FormsWorkflow.com