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Illinois $50 State’s Attorney Fee Applies Only to Habeas Proceedings

By Mark Wilson The Illinois Supreme Court held in September 2013 that a $50 State’s Attorney fee authorized in habeas corpus cases does not apply to non-habeas collateral proceedings. After an Illinois trial court dismissed a post-conviction petition filed by state prisoner Omar Johnson, he submitted a petition for relief from judgment under section 2-1401

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Christopher Zoukis Discusses Education & Recidivism with Toronto’s AM640

On Friday, Dec. 5 Christopher Zoukis discussed the benefits of education for prisoners and its direct effects on reducing recidivism with Canadian radio station Toronto AM 640. Listen to the Interview or view the Transcript below. Christopher Zoukis is an expert in the field of correctional education, he’s been incarcerated for the past eight years

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