The data shows that six men and three women were released in Fayette County. The median age of the parolees was 37. The youngest parolee was a 23-year-old man sentenced for a crime involving drugs in 2017, and the oldest was a 49-year-old man sentenced for a financial crime or fraud in 2017.
The offender who had been incarcerated the longest was Amanda G. Hoffman. She was convicted of a financial crime or fraud in 2016 when she was 36 years old. She is now 38.
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 Fayette County municipality.
| Municipality | Total Q1 Parolees | % convicted for sex crimes | % convicted for homicide | % convicted for drug-related crimes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vandalia | 7 | 14.3% | 0% | 14.3% |
| Mulberry Grove | 2 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
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