Abstract of parole dockets, 1935-1945.

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Abstract of parole dockets, 1935-1945.

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Record is abstracted from Parole dockets, RS 403.005. For each case under consideration record includes inmate's name and register number, county where trial held, description of crime, date inmate received at correctional institution and dated notations of Board actions (e.g., approval or denial of parole, approval of industrial credits, revocation of final discharge, declaration of parole violation). Tally of Board vote occasionally is included. Beginning in 1941 inmate's age is included.

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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...