Legal Question in Criminal Law in Illinois
Commutation
Is anyone eligible for commutation and pardons, or is it for certain sentences?
Asked on 7/31/08, 10:42 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
David Shestokas
Shestokas, & Associates
Re: Commutation
Anyone is eligible to petition the governor for a commutation or pardon. This is done through the Illinois Prisoner Review Board, and then the board makes recommendations to the governor, but the ultimate decision belongs to the governor alone.
Answered on 7/31/08, 2:01 pm
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