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ADDRESS CHANGE:  Please be advised that the Illinois Prisoner Review Board's En Banc hearing scheduled for 9:00am on August 21st, 2025 has been moved from the Crowne Plaza to our facility at 1001 N. Walnut St., Springfield IL 62702. For questions please call 217-782-7273.

Appeal of the Final Revocation Decision

When an individual in custody receives the Prisoner Review Board's decision regarding their revocation, they may appeal the Board's decision in writing. There is no live testimony given while the appeal is under review.  The request will be granted under the following circumstances and/or for the following reasons:

  • For any substantial error in the Final Revocation process; or
  • Upon newly discovered information that was not available at the time of the initial hearing.

Upon receiving a request for reopening, a parole panel will either:

  • Grant the motion to be reset to a new docket date
  • Deny the motion; or
  • Reverse the previous Board panels revocation decision

 

To view the complete guidelines for appeals, click here.