People v. James

Illinois Appellate Court
Criminal Court
Prisoners
Citation
Case Number: 
2017 IL App (4th) 160256
Decision Date: 
Wednesday, May 3, 2017
District: 
4th Dist.
Division/County: 
Vermilion Co.
Holding: 
Affirmed.
Justice: 
KNECHT

Court properly dismissed Defendant's petition for issuance of a certificate of good conduct under Section 5-5.5-30 of Unified Code of Corrections. Such certificates are for persons assisting with obtaining gainful employment. Defendant is currently in prison with projected discharge date in 2036. Thus, Defendant is not entitled to certificate of good conduct, as relief requested is inapplicable to Defendant under circumstances presented. (STEIGMANN and POPE, concurring.)