Parole dockets, January 1919-October 1962.

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Parole dockets, January 1919-October 1962.

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Entries in all dockets of Parole Pardon Board hearings include docket date, names of Board members present, type of docket or cause considered (e.g., regular docket, special docket, parole violations, continuances, outlists), inmate's name and register number, description of crime, county where trial held, nature of Board action, voting record of each Board member and total Board vote.

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Illinois. Dept. of Public Welfare.

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Illinois. Dept. of Public Safety.

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Illinois. Parole and Pardon Board

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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 whi...