The data shows that both of the released offenders in Hamilton County were men. The younger parolee was a 22-year-old man sentenced for a property crime in 2015. The other was a 39-year-old man sentenced for a property crime in 2013.
The offender who had been incarcerated the longest was Randall D. Cottrill. He was convicted of a property crime in 2013 when he was 32 years old. He is now 39.
Under state law, paroled offenders are still in legal custody of the IDOC, meaning they can be taken back to a correctional center at any time if the state has probable cause or a warrant.
The table below gives a breakdown of how many offenders were paroled in the first quarter in each Hamilton County municipality.
| Municipality | Total Q1 Parolees | % convicted for sex crimes | % convicted for homicide | % convicted for drug-related crimes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macedonia | 1 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Mc Leansboro | 1 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
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