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Beginning May 29, 2026, all Medical Release hearings will be conducted IN PERSON at 1001 N. Walnut St, Springfield, IL 62702.

 

ATTENTION: En Banc Hearings scheduled for 5/28/2026 have been canceled.

 

The Illinois Prisoner Review Board is seeking legal services to represent individuals appearing before the Board in three specified capacities.  Visit the Employment Opportunities Tab to learn more.

Youthful Parole Information

According to 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-115, Illinois Youthful Parole, some incarcerated persons who committed their offense when they were under the age of 21 can petition the Board for a parole hearing when they have reached certain criteria and were sentenced as of June 1, 2019.

The overview details and petition guidelines can be found below:

Youthful Parole Hearing Process

Youthful Parole Guidelines

To align with and strive towards consistency with other PRB hearing processes, during the public hearing, individuals in custody (petitioner) and a victim[1], or representative of the victim(s) will be afforded the opportunity to present testimony.  In addition, PRB will allow up to two (2) more individuals to testify on behalf of the petitioner and up to two (2) more individuals to testify in protest.

[1] Please refer to the definition of “victim” as outlined in 725 ILCS 120/3.