Illinois. Parole and Pardon Board

Prior to creation of State Board of Pardons in 1897, all parole actions were handled by Commissioners of the Penitentiary, while applications for executive clemency went directly to Governor's Office. New Board assumed administration of state's parole acts, first of which was passed in 1905. Board usually met monthly to investigate and decide on parole applications from inmates of Joliet and Chester penitentiaries. Board's responsibilities encompassed setting of conditions under which parole could be granted, granting of parole and determining of parole violations.

To assist Governor in handling applications for clemency Board further was empowered to regulate manner of applying for clemency, to conduct hearings on all applications and to make reports and recommendations to Governor on each case. In this area Board functioned solely in advisory and review capacity; its authority placing no limitations on constitutional power of Governor to act in clemency cases.

State Board of Pardons was abolished in 1917 and its paroling and pardoning responsibilities were transferred to Division of Pardons and Parolesin Department of Public Welfare. At that time Division's pariole jurisdiction expanded to include inmates of all state's correctional institutions.

Part of consolidation of all state law enforcement agencies all powers and duties formerly held by Parole and Pardon Board of Department of Public Welfare were transferred to Division of Correction in Department of Public Safety in 1941. This Division continued to operate until Department of Public Safety was abolished in 1970. At that time Parole and Pardon Board became separate division in new Department of Corrections. Board continues to act as paroling authority for Adult and Juvenile Divisions of Department and advises Governor on clemency cases.

From the description of Docket of applications and petitions for executive clemency, April 1918-February 1922. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37244652

Prior to creation of State Board of Pardons in 1897, all parole actions were handled by Commissioners of the Penitentiary, while applications for executive clemency went directly to Governor's Office. New Board assumed administration of state's parole acts, first of which was passed in 1905. Board usually met monthly to investigate and decide on parole applications from inmates of Joliet and Chester penitentiaries. Board's responsibilities encompassed setting of conditions under which parole could be granted, granting of parole and determining of parole violations.

To assist Governor in handling applications for clemency Board further was empowered to regulate manner of applying for clemency, to conduct hearings on all applications and to make reports and recommendations to Governor on each case. In this area Board functioned solely in advisory and review capacity; its authority placing no limitations on constitutional power of Governor to act in clemency cases.

State Board of Pardons was abolished in 1917 and its paroling and pardoning responsibilities were transferred to Division of Pardons and Parolesin Department of Public Welfare. At that time Division's pariole jurisdiction expanded to include inmates of all state's correctional institutions.

Part of consolidation of all state law enforcement agencies all powers and duties formerly held by Parole and Pardon Board of Department of Public Welfare were transferred to Division of Correction in Department of Public Safety in 1941. This Division continued to operate until Department of Public Safety was abolished in 1970. At that time Parole and Pardon Board became separate division in new Department of Corrections. Board continues to act as paroling authority for Adult and Juvenile Divisions of Department and advises Governor on clemency cases.

From the description of Parole register, 1905-1935. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37218937

Prior to creation of State Board of Pardons in 1897, all parole actions were handled by Commissioners of the Penitentiary, while applications for executive clemency went directly to Governor's Office. New Board assumed administration of state's parole acts, first of which was passed in 1905. Board usually met monthly to investigate and decide on parole applications from inmates of Joliet and Chester penitentiaries. Board's responsibilities encompassed setting of conditions under which parole could be granted, granting of parole and determining of parole violations.

To assist Governor in handling applications for clemency Board further was empowered to regulate manner of applying for clemency, to conduct hearings on all applications and to make reports and recommendations to Governor on each case. In this area Board functioned solely in advisory and review capacity; its authority placing no limitations on constitutional power of Governor to act in clemency cases.

State Board of Pardons was abolished in 1917 and its paroling and pardoning responsibilities were transferred to Division of Pardons and Parolesin Department of Public Welfare. At that time Division's pariole jurisdiction expanded to include inmates of all state's correctional institutions.

Part of consolidation of all state law enforcement agencies all powers and duties formerly held by Parole and Pardon Board of Department of Public Welfare were transferred to Division of Correction in Department of Public Safety in 1941. This Division continued to operate until Department of Public Safety was abolished in 1970. At that time Parole and Pardon Board became separate division in new Department of Corrections. Board continues to act as paroling authority for Adult and Juvenile Divisions of Department and advises Governor on clemency cases.

From the description of Orders for discharge, 1912-1948. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37244618

Prior to creation of State Board of Pardons in 1897, all parole actions were handled by Commissioners of the Penitentiary, while applications for executive clemency went directly to Governor's Office. New Board assumed administration of state's parole acts, first of which was passed in 1905. Board usually met monthly to investigate and decide on parole applications from inmates of Joliet and Chester penitentiaries. Board's responsibilities encompassed setting of conditions under which parole could be granted, granting of parole and determining of parole violations.

To assist Governor in handling applications for clemency Board further was empowered to regulate manner of applying for clemency, to conduct hearings on all applications and to make reports and recommendations to Governor on each case. In this area Board functioned solely in advisory and review capacity; its authority placing no limitations on constitutional power of Governor to act in clemency cases.

State Board of Pardons was abolished in 1917 and its paroling and pardoning responsibilities were transferred to Division of Pardons and Parolesin Department of Public Welfare. At that time Division's pariole jurisdiction expanded to include inmates of all state's correctional institutions.

Part of consolidation of all state law enforcement agencies all powers and duties formerly held by Parole and Pardon Board of Department of Public Welfare were transferred to Division of Correction in Department of Public Safety in 1941. This Division continued to operate until Department of Public Safety was abolished in 1970. At that time Parole and Pardon Board became separate division in new Department of Corrections. Board continues to act as paroling authority for Adult and Juvenile Divisions of Department and advises Governor on clemency cases.

From the description of Parole docket books, 1910-1924. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37218478

Prior to creation of State Board of Pardons in 1897, all parole actions were handled by Commissioners of the Penitentiary, while applications for executive clemency went directly to Governor's Office. New Board assumed administration of state's parole acts, first of which was passed in 1905. Board usually met monthly to investigate and decide on parole applications from inmates of Joliet and Chester penitentiaries. Board's responsibilities encompassed setting of conditions under which parole could be granted, granting of parole and determining of parole violations.

To assist Governor in handling applications for clemency Board further was empowered to regulate manner of applying for clemency, to conduct hearings on all applications and to make reports and recommendations to Governor on each case. In this area Board functioned solely in advisory and review capacity; its authority placing no limitations on constitutional power of Governor to act in clemency cases.

State Board of Pardons was abolished in 1917 and its paroling and pardoning responsibilities were transferred to Division of Pardons and Parolesin Department of Public Welfare. At that time Division's pariole jurisdiction expanded to include inmates of all state's correctional institutions.

Part of consolidation of all state law enforcement agencies all powers and duties formerly held by Parole and Pardon Board of Department of Public Welfare were transferred to Division of Correction in Department of Public Safety in 1941. This Division continued to operate until Department of Public Safety was abolished in 1970. At that time Parole and Pardon Board became separate division in new Department of Corrections. Board continues to act as paroling authority for Adult and Juvenile Divisions of Department and advises Governor on clemency cases.

From the description of Abstract of parole dockets, 1935-1945. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37218729

Prior to creation of State Board of Pardons in 1897, all parole actions were handled by Commissioners of the Penitentiary, while applications for executive clemency went directly to Governor's Office. New Board assumed administration of state's parole acts, first of which was passed in 1905. Board usually met monthly to investigate and decide on parole applications from inmates of Joliet and Chester penitentiaries. Board's responsibilities encompassed setting of conditions under which parole could be granted, granting of parole and determining of parole violations.

To assist Governor in handling applications for clemency Board further was empowered to regulate manner of applying for clemency, to conduct hearings on all applications and to make reports and recommendations to Governor on each case. In this area Board functioned solely in advisory and review capacity; its authority placing no limitations on constitutional power of Governor to act in clemency cases.

State Board of Pardons was abolished in 1917 and its paroling and pardoning responsibilities were transferred to Division of Pardons and Parolesin Department of Public Welfare. At that time Division's pariole jurisdiction expanded to include inmates of all state's correctional institutions.

Part of consolidation of all state law enforcement agencies all powers and duties formerly held by Parole and Pardon Board of Department of Public Welfare were transferred to Division of Correction in Department of Public Safety in 1941. This Division continued to operate until Department of Public Safety was abolished in 1970. At that time Parole and Pardon Board became separate division in new Department of Corrections. Board continues to act as paroling authority for Adult and Juvenile Divisions of Department and advises Governor on clemency cases.

From the description of Administrative records, ca. 1940-1943; 1957-1961. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37218148

Prior to creation of State Board of Pardons in 1897, all parole actions were handled by Commissioners of the Penitentiary, while applications for executive clemency went directly to Governor's Office. New Board assumed administration of state's parole acts, first of which was passed in 1905. Board usually met monthly to investigate and decide on parole applications from inmates of Joliet and Chester penitentiaries. Board's responsibilities encompassed setting of conditions under which parole could be granted, granting of parole and determining of parole violations.

State Board of Pardons was abolished in 1917 and its paroling and pardoning responsibilities were transferred to Division of Pardons and Parolesin Department of Public Welfare. At that time Division's pariole jurisdiction expanded to include inmates of all state's correctional institutions.

Part of consolidation of all state law enforcement agencies all powers and duties formerly held by Parole and Pardon Board of Department of Public Welfare were transferred to Division of Correction in Department of Public Safety in 1941. This Division continued to operate until Department of Public Safety was abolished in 1970. At that time Parole and Pardon Board became separate division in new Department of Corrections. Board continues to act as paroling authority for Adult and Juvenile Divisions of Department and advises Governor on clemency cases.

Also listed is relevant information such as description of crime, county where trial was held, court term, inmate's plea, date and term of sentence, dates received at diagnostic depot and correctional institution, names of trial judge and state's attorney, names and register numbers of others involved in crime and name and address of correspondent. Also found is summary of inmate's previous criminal and prison record; inmate's progressive merit system rating; record of prison transfers, dated notations of all Board actions and protests; and date parole or pardon application filed.

From the description of Institutional jackets, 1893-1965. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37218177

Prior to creation of State Board of Pardons in 1897, all parole actions were handled by Commissioners of the Penitentiary, while applications for executive clemency went directly to Governor's Office. New Board assumed administration of state's parole acts, first of which was passed in 1905. Board usually met monthly to investigate and decide on parole applications from inmates of Joliet and Chester penitentiaries. Board's responsibilities encompassed setting of conditions under which parole could be granted, granting of parole and determining of parole violations.

To assist Governor in handling applications for clemency Board further was empowered to regulate manner of applying for clemency, to conduct hearings on all applications and to make reports and recommendations to Governor on each case. In this area Board functioned solely in advisory and review capacity; its authority placing no limitations on constitutional power of Governor to act in clemency cases.

State Board of Pardons was abolished in 1917 and its paroling and pardoning responsibilities were transferred to Division of Pardons and Parolesin Department of Public Welfare. At that time Division's pariole jurisdiction expanded to include inmates of all state's correctional institutions.

Part of consolidation of all state law enforcement agencies all powers and duties formerly held by Parole and Pardon Board of Department of Public Welfare were transferred to Division of Correction in Department of Public Safety in 1941. This Division continued to operate until Department of Public Safety was abolished in 1970. At that time Parole and Pardon Board became separate division in new Department of Corrections. Board continues to act as paroling authority for Adult and Juvenile Divisions of Department and advises Governor on clemency cases.

From the description of Inmate record cards, 1886-1931. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37218257

Prior to creation of State Board of Pardons in 1897, all parole actions were handled by Commissioners of the Penitentiary, while applications for executive clemency went directly to Governor's Office. New Board assumed administration of state's parole acts, first of which was passed in 1905. Board usually met monthly to investigate and decide on parole applications from inmates of Joliet and Chester penitentiaries. Board's responsibilities encompassed setting of conditions under which parole could be granted, granting of parole and determining of parole violations.

To assist Governor in handling applications for clemency Board further was empowered to regulate manner of applying for clemency, to conduct hearings on all applications and to make reports and recommendations to Governor on each case. In this area Board functioned solely in advisory and review capacity; its authority placing no limitations on constitutional power of Governor to act in clemency cases.

State Board of Pardons was abolished in 1917 and its paroling and pardoning responsibilities were transferred to Division of Pardons and Parolesin Department of Public Welfare. At that time Division's pariole jurisdiction expanded to include inmates of all state's correctional institutions.

Part of consolidation of all state law enforcement agencies all powers and duties formerly held by Parole and Pardon Board of Department of Public Welfare were transferred to Division of Correction in Department of Public Safety in 1941. This Division continued to operate until Department of Public Safety was abolished in 1970. At that time Parole and Pardon Board became separate division in new Department of Corrections. Board continues to act as paroling authority for Adult and Juvenile Divisions of Department and advises Governor on clemency cases.

From the description of Orders for continuance, October 1912-August 1917. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37244587

Prior to creation of State Board of Pardons in 1897, all parole actions were handled by Commissioners of the Penitentiary, while applications for executive clemency went directly to Governor's Office. New Board assumed administration of state's parole acts, first of which was passed in 1905. Board usually met monthly to investigate and decide on parole applications from inmates of Joliet and Chester penitentiaries. Board's responsibilities encompassed setting of conditions under which parole could be granted, granting of parole and determining of parole violations.

To assist Governor in handling applications for clemency Board further was empowered to regulate manner of applying for clemency, to conduct hearings on all applications and to make reports and recommendations to Governor on each case. In this area Board functioned solely in advisory and review capacity; its authority placing no limitations on constitutional power of Governor to act in clemency cases.

State Board of Pardons was abolished in 1917 and its paroling and pardoning responsibilities were transferred to Division of Pardons and Parolesin Department of Public Welfare. At that time Division's pariole jurisdiction expanded to include inmates of all state's correctional institutions.

Part of consolidation of all state law enforcement agencies all powers and duties formerly held by Parole and Pardon Board of Department of Public Welfare were transferred to Division of Correction in Department of Public Safety in 1941. This Division continued to operate until Department of Public Safety was abolished in 1970. At that time Parole and Pardon Board became separate division in new Department of Corrections. Board continues to act as paroling authority for Adult and Juvenile Divisions of Department and advises Governor on clemency cases.

From the description of Classification list, September 1920. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37244718

Prior to creation of State Board of Pardons in 1897, all parole actions were handled by Commissioners of the Penitentiary, while applications for executive clemency went directly to Governor's Office. New Board assumed administration of state's parole acts, first of which was passed in 1905. Board usually met monthly to investigate and decide on parole applications from inmates of Joliet and Chester penitentiaries. Board's responsibilities encompassed setting of conditions under which parole could be granted, granting of parole and determining of parole violations.

To assist Governor in handling applications for clemency Board further was empowered to regulate manner of applying for clemency, to conduct hearings on all applications and to make reports and recommendations to Governor on each case. In this area Board functioned solely in advisory and review capacity; its authority placing no limitations on constitutional power of Governor to act in clemency cases.

State Board of Pardons was abolished in 1917 and its paroling and pardoning responsibilities were transferred to Division of Pardons and Parolesin Department of Public Welfare. At that time Division's pariole jurisdiction expanded to include inmates of all state's correctional institutions.

Part of consolidation of all state law enforcement agencies all powers and duties formerly held by Parole and Pardon Board of Department of Public Welfare were transferred to Division of Correction in Department of Public Safety in 1941. This Division continued to operate until Department of Public Safety was abolished in 1970. At that time Parole and Pardon Board became separate division in new Department of Corrections. Board continues to act as paroling authority for Adult and Juvenile Divisions of Department and advises Governor on clemency cases.

From the description of Parole dockets, January 1919-October 1962. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37218518

Prior to creation of State Board of Pardons in 1897, all parole actions were handled by Commissioners of the Penitentiary, while applications for executive clemency went directly to Governor's Office. New Board assumed administration of state's parole acts, first of which was passed in 1905. Board usually met monthly to investigate and decide on parole applications from inmates of Joliet and Chester penitentiaries. Board's responsibilities encompassed setting of conditions under which parole could be granted, granting of parole and determining of parole violations.

To assist Governor in handling applications for clemency Board further was empowered to regulate manner of applying for clemency, to conduct hearings on all applications and to make reports and recommendations to Governor on each case. In this area Board functioned solely in advisory and review capacity; its authority placing no limitations on constitutional power of Governor to act in clemency cases.

State Board of Pardons was abolished in 1917 and its paroling and pardoning responsibilities were transferred to Division of Pardons and Parolesin Department of Public Welfare. At that time Division's pariole jurisdiction expanded to include inmates of all state's correctional institutions.

Part of consolidation of all state law enforcement agencies all powers and duties formerly held by Parole and Pardon Board of Department of Public Welfare were transferred to Division of Correction in Department of Public Safety in 1941. This Division continued to operate until Department of Public Safety was abolished in 1970. At that time Parole and Pardon Board became separate division in new Department of Corrections. Board continues to act as paroling authority for Adult and Juvenile Divisions of Department and advises Governor on clemency cases.

From the description of Orders for parole, January 1911-October 1917. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37244601

Prior to creation of State Board of Pardons in 1897, all parole actions were handled by Commissioners of the Penitentiary, while applications for executive clemency went directly to Governor's Office. New Board assumed administration of state's parole acts, first of which was passed in 1905. Board usually met monthly to investigate and decide on parole applications from inmates of Joliet and Chester penitentiaries. Board's responsibilities encompassed setting of conditions under which parole could be granted, granting of parole and determining of parole violations.

To assist Governor in handling applications for clemency Board further was empowered to regulate manner of applying for clemency, to conduct hearings on all applications and to make reports and recommendations to Governor on each case. In this area Board functioned solely in advisory and review capacity; its authority placing no limitations on constitutional power of Governor to act in clemency cases.

State Board of Pardons was abolished in 1917 and its paroling and pardoning responsibilities were transferred to Division of Pardons and Parolesin Department of Public Welfare. At that time Division's pariole jurisdiction expanded to include inmates of all state's correctional institutions.

Part of consolidation of all state law enforcement agencies all powers and duties formerly held by Parole and Pardon Board of Department of Public Welfare were transferred to Division of Correction in Department of Public Safety in 1941. This Division continued to operate until Department of Public Safety was abolished in 1970. At that time Parole and Pardon Board became separate division in new Department of Corrections. Board continues to act as paroling authority for Adult and Juvenile Divisions of Department and advises Governor on clemency cases.

From the description of Recommendations to the Governor, 1901-1963. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37244692