Executive Clemency

On April 13, 2016 I represented a client before the prison review board in his request for executive clemency.  Executive clemency is the last form of potential relief available when a client wants to clear his record but is not eligible for expungement or sealing.  In such a case the individual may request a pardon from the governor which, if granted, would authorize the individual to file a petition to expunge in Circuit Court.  The procedures governing the executive clemency process are set forth in 730 ILCS 5/3-3-13.  In Chicago the hearings are held at the Thompson Center.