US EditionIllinois Governor OKs Changes to Prisoner Review Board Following Years of Controversy
- Governor J.B. Pritzker signed Senate Bill 19 on a Friday in 2024 to reform Illinois' Prisoner Review Board following a high-profile murder case.
- The legislative push followed the March 2024 murder of 11-year-old Jayden Perkins by Crosetti Brand, who was released by the board after serving a domestic violence sentence.
- The new law extends board member terms from six to eight years, mandates that at least seven members have a minimum of five years’ experience in law enforcement or the judiciary, and establishes a dedicated position to oversee victim and witness services.
- Senators Jason Plummer and Steve McClure criticized the governor for dismissing their repeated cautions, which they say led to a tragic killing due to a flawed judgment by the Prisoner Review Board, while Representative Will Guzzardi highlighted the importance of giving victims a stronger role in the process.
- Although Republicans opposed the bill for not going far enough and criticized extended terms for reducing oversight, the legislation aims to improve board professionalism and victim participation amid ongoing scrutiny.
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GOP: IL parole board changes hinder keeping violent criminals off streets – Center Square
After SB 19 was signed by Pritzker Friday, McClure and state Sen. Jason Plummer, R-Edwardsville, released a joint statement saying the enactment of the bill is driven by the governor to keep activists happy rather than prioritize the safety of constituents.
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Eastern ProgressGOP: IL parole board changes hinder keeping violent criminals off streets
(The Center Square) – Changes are coming to the Illinois Prisoner Review Board that some Republicans say shields members appointed by the governor from oversight.
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