Lett v. Klincar

Plaintiff, Michael Lett, appeals from the denial of his “complaint for declaratory judgment, injunction, and other appropriate relief.”

Plaintiff, who claimed to represent a class of persons, alleged he is serving a sentence of not less than 100 years’ nor more than 200 years’ imprisonment in the Menard Correctional Center after conviction of murder in Christian County. At the time of the alleged offense (April 19, 1976), section 3 — 3—5(f) of the Unified Code of Corrections (Code) (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1975, ch. 38, par. 1003-3-5(f)) provided:

“The [Parole and Pardon] Board shall render its…