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  1. prb.illinois.gov › prbexclemexExecutive Clemency and Expungement - Illinois

    Jul 9, 2020 · The Board's clemency guidelines are forwarded to every person who submits a request, either by telephone, mail or e-mail, or by accessing the Board's website at prb.Illinois.gov under the Executive Clemency link.

  2. www.restorejustice.org › legal-explainer › explainerExecutive Clemency - Restore Justice Foundation

    how does the executive clemency process work in illinois? The Executive Clemency process usually begins with a written petition being submitted by the offender to the Prisoner Review Board (PRB). The petition is then reviewed by the PRB to ensure that it is properly filled out and contains all required information.

  3. www.illinoislegalaid.org › legal-informationFiling a petition for executive clemency - Illinois Legal Aid

    • Going to Your Executive Clemency
    • After An Executive Clemency Hearing
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    Hearings are open to the public so that other people will be present. Everyone's hearing is scheduled at 9:00 AM, so arrive early to check in. Petitioners will be heard in the order of check-in. You can bring or invite as many supporters as you want, but only three people can testify for you. Remember, those who are incarcerated are not allowed to ...

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    Within 60 days, the board will make a private recommendation to the governor, which the governor is not required to follow. Be patient! Due to the heavy backlog of petitions that have been filed in past years, you may wait for several years to receive a decision from the governor. Although, as of 2017, the governor has moved through the backlog rel...

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    Contact the Illinois Prison Project for additional assistance in filing your petition for executive clemency. They also have additional resources that can be helpful in this process here.

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  4. www.illinoislegalaid.org › legal-informationApplying for executive clemency | Illinois Legal Aid Online

    Executive clemency is when the Governor of Illinois grants a: Commutation of sentence, Pardon, Expungement, Pardon and expungement without potential firearm privileges, or. Pardon and expungement with restoration of potential firearm privileges to someone who was convicted of a crime.

  5. www.illinoislegalaid.org › legal-informationWriting an executive clemency petition | Illinois Legal Aid ...

    Your reasons for asking for clemency. Be specific about how a pardon will improve your life and the lives of the people you are responsible for. Talk about how your criminal record has kept you from doing things like renting an apartment or getting a job.

  6. www.justice.gov › opa › prFact Sheet: Justice Department Improvements to the Clemency ...

    Dec 28, 2023 · Partnering with Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP): The Office of the Pardon Attorney is working closely with the FBOP to assist incarcerated individuals with the clemency process, including by launching a series of educational seminars for staff and individuals in custody.

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  8. www.justice.gov › pardon › how-clemency-worksOffice of the Pardon Attorney | How Clemency Works

    Jul 1, 2024 · How Clemency Works. The Applicant (You) learn about which form to use, the application requirements, and the information you need to provide. apply by sending your completed form to the Office of the Pardon Attorney. You will get a confirmation message with your case number, and you can check the status of your case online.