For Help with Criminal Case after Conviction
Unfortunately, the John Howard Association of Illinois is unable to provide direct services or legal assistance to our constituents. However, below are some resources that may be of interest to you.
Post Trial Remedies Handbook: Summarizes a prisoner's appellate rights
Illinois Clemency Guidelines: Procedures for filing a clemency petition in Illinois
Certificate of Innocence: For individuals whose cases, either by judgment, dismissal, new trial which is not pursued by the state, or acquittal, resulted in relief of a criminal conviction for which you served some time in prison, you may now file a Certificate of Innocence with the Circuit Court in order to access monetary damages through the Court of Claims.
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