Prisoners' rights resources

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Prisoners' rights

These resources explain the rules and laws that relate to prisoners and their loved ones.

Explains how to ask the Governor to forgive you for a crime you committed and served your punishment for.

Guide

Use the form to ask for executive clemency from the Illinois Governor.

Form link

Lists organizations that provide housing, education, employment, and other services to people with criminal records.

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Explains how to ask the Governor to forgive you for a crime you committed and served your punishment for.

Guide

Explains what you need to do to talk to or visit with someone who is in an Illinois prison.

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A blog post summarizing some important laws that are in effect as of January 1st, 2023.

Blog post