People v. Redmond

Defendant, Michael K. Redmond, appeals from the judgment of the circuit court of Du Page County dismissing, without an evidentiary hearing, his pro se petition for relief filed pursuant to the Post-Conviction Hearing Act (725 ILCS 5/122 — 1 et seq. (West 2000)). On appeal, defendant argues (1) his failure to receive timely notice of the initial order dismissing his petition requires a remand for further proceedings under the Post-Conviction Hearing Act; (2) Public Act 83 — 942 (Pub. Act 83 — 942, eff. November 23, 1983), which amended the Post-Conviction Hearing Act, violates the single…