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This is a list of all documents accepted for permanent retention under the subject classification 'Law enforcement and the courts: Death penalty'.

Law enforcement and the courts:
   Death penalty

Annual Report - FY 2004: Office of the State Appellate Defender
A statistical and narrative report of the activities of the agency in fulfilling the purpose of representing indigent persons on appeal in criminal and delinquent minor proceedings, when appointed to do so by a court under a Supreme Court Rule or law of this State.

Annual Report : Office of the State Appellate Defender {periodical start}
A statistical and narrative report of the activities of the agency in fulfilling the purpose of representing indigent persons on appeal in criminal and delinquent minor proceedings, when appointed to do so by a court under a Supreme Court Rule or law of this State.

Closer Look: An Examination of African American Men in Illinois 2009 Final Report, A
final report and recommendations of the first statewide Taskforce on the Condition of African American Men in Illinois. This document, A Closer Look: An Examination of the Condition of African American Men in Illinois, represents the work of the Taskforce over the past six months. Established by statute in August 2008 (20 ILCS 1305/10-32), the Taskforce has examined the persistent and complex disparities and profound lack of opportunities that create barriers to success for a disproportionate number of African American men. Through formal assessment of resources and data and grassroots exploration of the opinions of over 500 African American males who participated in town hall meetings across Illinois, the Taskforce has formulated recommendations for policy in the areas of health, employment, criminal justice, education and fatherhood. These recommendations should guide us in our important work to improve the critical services African American men across Illinois with such help these men will be enabled to realize their full potential and enriching life for all of Illinois citizens.

Needs Of The Wrongfully Convicted: A Report On A Panel Discussion: A Report To The Governor's Commission On Capital Punishment, The
The Illinois Death Penalty Education Project and the Center on Wrongful Convictions at the Northwestern University School of Law sponsored the panel discussion. It was held on the campus of Northwestern Law School on March 13, 2002 and was open to the public. This report was prepared for Governor Ryans Commission on Capital Punishment to provide additional information on those who have been wrongfully convicted of murder and subsequently incarcerated. It is hoped that this information is useful in the Commissions consideration of possible improvements in the way criminal justice agencies and allied entitiesmeet the needs of those who have been wrongfully convicted.

Report to the Governor's Commission on Capital Punishment {periodical start}
This group of reports were prepared for Governor Ryan's Commission on Capital Punishment to provide information on various facets of the issue. It was hoped that the information would be useful in the Commission's consideration of possible improvements in the way criminal justice agencies and allied entities carry out their responsibilities.