Black v. State

OPINION

Patchett, J.

This claim seeks recovery against the Department of Corrections for the States alleged violations of section 3— 11 — 1(a) of the Unified Code of Corrections (730 ILCS 5/3 — 11—1(a)), which provides for furloughs for people who are committed to the Department of Corrections.

At the time of occurrence complained of herein, both Claimants were inmates at Stateville Correction Center, Joliet, Illinois. They made requests for furloughs pursuant to the statute cited above, for the purpose of attending their brothers wake. The furlough was granted, and the inmates were advised of…