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July-Dec. 2018 Recap: Parolees in Chicago convicted of public safety violations

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There was an offender convicted of a public safety violation released on parole in Chicago during the second half of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Chicago City Wire.

The data shows that the released offender was a woman. She was convicted in 2018 when she was 27.

Under state law, paroled offenders are still in legal custody of the IDOC, meaning they can be taken back to a correctional center at any time if the state has probable cause or a warrant.

The table below shows the cities in Illinois with the most paroled offenders during the second half of 2018 who were convicted of public safety violations.

Prisoners convicted of public safety violations paroled in July-Dec. 2018

CityTotal # of Parolees% Women% MenMedian Age
Chicago1100%0%28
Fairfield10%100%32
Quincy10%100%44

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