Tag: idoc early release
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IL Governor Pat Quinn finally motivated to implement new sentence credits and early release to resolve prison overcrowding in face of public criticism?
Governor Pat Quinn is beginning to face serious criticism for inaction regarding prison overcrowding and prison violence is escalating. So, Quinn is now claiming IDOC is implementing the new sentence credits as a way to reduce overcrowding. Yet, when Quinn first said this yesterday, an IDOC spokesperson indicated it had no firm timeline for implementation…
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The Big Question About IL Early Release
A lot of people are visiting the website daily wondering if and when something will be posted saying that IDOC is beginning to release inmates from their sentences early by awarding them up to six months of discretionary sentence credits. The internet is awash with individual rumors from inmates and prison staff throughout the state…
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First Indication that Quinn & State of IL resolve to Address State Prison Overcrowding & Release of Prisoners
May 31, 2012, State Legislature passes new law paving way for Early Release programs! Read latest at http://richardwanke.com We previously advised readers that any return of the Meritorious Good Time Credit (MGT) which IL Governor Pat Quinn suspended in December 2009, or a new program for the early release of IL inmates would first be…
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Illinois headed toward a prison meltdown?
The article below is written by Kurt Erickson and appears on http://www.thesouthern.com. Erickson is one of the few politically savy Illinois media investigative reporters who have been following the long saga and potentially embarrassing story of Illinois Governor Pat Quinn’s single-handled responsibility for creating a huge fiscal mess for Illinois when he first cut off…