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conducts an evidentiary hearing in Illinois

43 Illinois opinions name it 2 courts 1998–2024 17 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Illinois courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (10)

CaseFollowedCited
People v. Dupreegreen
ill · 2018 · cited in 4 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2021–2022
2 sentences

2022If such a showing is made, the postconviction petition advances to the third stage where the court conducts an evidentiary hearing. 725 ILCS 5/122-6 (West 2018). ¶ 18 At the second stage, “ ‘[t]he inquiry into whether a post-conviction petition contains sufficient allegations of constitutional deprivations does not require the [postconviction] court to -7- No. 1-20-0914 engage in any fact-finding or credibility determinations.’ ” Dupree, 2018 IL 122307, ¶ 29 (quoting People v. Coleman, 183 Ill. 2d 366, 385 (1998)).

2022People v. Dupree, 2018 IL 122307, ¶ 29 . ¶ 40 If the court finds that a petition makes the requisite showing, the petition advances to the third stage of proceedings, where the court conducts an evidentiary hearing.

34
People v. Colemangreen
ill · 1998 · cited in 3 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2021–2022
2 sentences

2022If such a showing is made, the postconviction petition advances to the third stage where the court conducts an evidentiary hearing. 725 ILCS 5/122-6 (West 2018). ¶ 18 At the second stage, “ ‘[t]he inquiry into whether a post-conviction petition contains sufficient allegations of constitutional deprivations does not require the [postconviction] court to -7- No. 1-20-0914 engage in any fact-finding or credibility determinations.’ ” Dupree, 2018 IL 122307, ¶ 29 (quoting People v. Coleman, 183 Ill. 2d 366, 385 (1998)).

2022If such a showing is made, the postconviction petition advances to the third stage where the court conducts an evidentiary hearing. 725 ILCS 5/122-6 (West 2018). ¶ 16 At the second stage, “ ‘[t]he inquiry into whether a post-conviction petition contains sufficient allegations of constitutional deprivations does not require the [postconviction] court to engage in any fact-finding or credibility determinations.’ ” Dupree, 2018 IL 122307, ¶ 29 (quoting People v. Coleman, 183 Ill. 2d 366, 385 (1998)).

33
People v. Tategreen
ill · 2012 · cited in 4 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2019–2021
2 sentences

2021Id.

2021Id.

24
People v. Papaleogreen
illappct · 2016 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
2 sentences

2020If such a showing is made, the postconviction petition advances to the third stage where the court conducts an evidentiary hearing. 725 ILCS 5/122–6 (West 2016). ¶ 12 A petition is frivolous or patently without merit if it “ ‘has no arguable basis *** in law or in fact.’ ” People v. Papaleo, 2016 IL App (1st) 150947, ¶ 19 (quoting Hodges, 234 Ill. 2d 1 , 11– 12 (2009)).

2020If such a showing is made, the postconviction petition advances to the third stage where the court conducts an evidentiary hearing. 725 ILCS 5/122–6 (West 2016). -3- No. 1-17-2848 ¶9 A petition is frivolous or patently without merit if it “ ‘has no arguable basis *** in law or in fact.’ “ People v. Papaleo, 2016 IL App (1st) 150947, ¶ 19 (quoting Hodges, 234 Ill. 2d 1 , 11– 12 (2009)).

22
People v. Lemonsgreen
illappct · 1993 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998(West 1996); see People v. Lemons, 242 Ill.

1998(West 1996); see People v. Lemons , 242 Ill.

22
People v. Boclairgreen
ill · 2002 · cited in 6 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2003–2023
2 sentences

2023If the petition is not dismissed at the second stage, it proceeds to the third stage, where the court conducts an evidentiary hearing on the merits of the petition. 725 ILCS 5/122-6 (West 2020); Boclair, 202 Ill. 2d at 100 . ¶ 32 However, there are limits on the number of times a defendant may avail himself of this statutory mechanism.

2012If such a showing is made, the petition proceeds to the third stage where the court conducts an evidentiary hearing on the merits of the petition. 725 ILCS 5/122-6 (West 2008); People v. Boclair, 202 Ill. 2d 89, 100 (2002). ¶ 18 In the case at bar, defendant’s petition proceeded to the second stage.

16
People v. Edwardsgreen
ill · 2001 · cited in 3 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2015–2021
2 sentences

2015If the petition fails to make a substantial showing of a constitutional violation, it is dismissed, but if such a showing is made, the petition advances to the third stage, where the court conducts an evidentiary hearing. 725 ILCS 5/122-6 (West 2012); Edwards, 197 Ill. 2d at 246 , 757 N.E.2d at 446 .

2015If the petition fails to make a substantial showing of a constitutional violation, it is dismissed, but if such a showing is made, the petition advances to the third stage, where the court conducts an evidentiary hearing. 725 ILCS 5/122-6 (West 2012); Edwards, 197 Ill. 2d at 246 , 757 N.E.2d at 446 .

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People v. Childressgreen
ill · 2000 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020Although the defendant “bears the burden of making a substantial showing of a constitutional violation” (id.), a second- stage inquiry into “whether a post-conviction petition contains sufficient allegations of constitutional deprivations does not require the trial court to engage in any fact-finding or credibility determinations” (People v. Childress, 191 Ill. 2d 168, 174 (2000)).

11
People v. Pendletongreen
ill · 2006 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020People v. Pendleton, 223 Ill. 2d 458, 473 (2006).

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People v. Starksgreen
illappct · 2006 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008People v. Starks, 365 Ill.

2008People v. Starks, 365 Ill.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Illinois. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (14)

CaseCitedYears
People v. Turner green
illappct · 2012
2 sentences

2021At the second stage, the State has the option to either answer or move to dismiss the petition. [Citation.] The trial court then determines whether the petition alleges a ‘substantial showing of a constitutional violation.’ [Citation.] *** If the allegations in the petition, supported by the record and accompanying affidavits, demonstrate a substantial violation of a constitutional right, the petition proceeds to the third stage, at which point the court conducts an evidentiary hearing. [Citation.] A defendant is not entitled to an evidentiary hearing as a matter of right [citation], but rathe

2014"If the allegations in the petition *** demonstrate a substantial violation of a constitutional right, the petition proceeds to the third stage, at which point the court conducts an evidentiary hearing." Turner, 2012 IL App (2d) 100819, ¶ 20 .

42014–2022
People v. Bailey green
ill · 2017
2 sentences

2022Bailey, 2017 IL 121450, ¶ 18 .

2020Id.

32020–2022
People v. Waldrop green
illappct · 2004
2 sentences

2017“An evidentiary hearing will be held only where the allegations of the postconviction petition make a substantial showing that the defendant’s constitutional rights have been violated and the petition is supported by affidavits, records, or other evidence or explains why these items are not attached.” People v. Waldrop, 353 Ill.

2017“An evidentiary hearing will be held only where the allegations of the postconviction petition make a substantial showing that the defendant’s constitutional rights have been violated and the petition is supported by affidavits, records, or other evidence or explains why these items are not attached.” People v. Waldrop, 353 Ill.

32009–2017
People v. Graham neutral
illappct · 2012
2 sentences

2023If such a showing is made, the postconviction petition advances to the third stage where the court conducts an evidentiary hearing. 725 ILCS 5/122-6 (West 2018). -8- No. 1-20-0914 ¶ 21 “At the second stage of postconviction proceedings, the State may file a motion to dismiss the petition.” People v. Graham, 2012 IL App (1st) 102351, ¶ 31 .

2021“At the second stage -6- No. 1-20-1065 of postconviction proceedings, the State may file a motion to dismiss the petition and the postconviction court must determine whether the petition and any accompanying documents make a substantial showing of a constitutional violation.” People v. Graham, 2012 IL App (1st) 102351, ¶ 31 .

22021–2023
People v. Custer green
ill · 2019
2 sentences

2021It involves the following three-stage process: “At the first stage, the circuit court determines whether the petition is ‘frivolous or is patently without merit.’ [Citation] If the petition is not dismissed at the first stage, it advances to the second stage, where the court may appoint counsel for an indigent -5- defendant and the State may file responsive pleadings. [Citations.] If the petition makes a substantial showing of a constitutional violation, the petition proceeds to the third stage, where the court conducts an evidentiary hearing. [Citation.]” Id. ¶ 45 (citing 725 ILCS 5/122-2.1(a

2021Proceedings under the Act are divided into the following three stages: “At the first stage, the circuit court determines whether the petition is frivolous or is patently without merit. [Citation.] If the petition is not dismissed at the first stage, it advances to the second stage, where the court may appoint counsel for an indigent defendant and the State may file responsive pleadings. [Citations.] If the petition makes a substantial showing of a constitutional violation, the petition proceeds to the third stage, where the court conducts an evidentiary hearing.” (Internal quotation marks omit

22021–2021
People v. Hodges green
ill · 2009
2 sentences

2020If such a showing is made, the postconviction petition advances to the third stage where the court conducts an evidentiary hearing. 725 ILCS 5/122–6 (West 2016). ¶ 12 A petition is frivolous or patently without merit if it “ ‘has no arguable basis *** in law or in fact.’ ” People v. Papaleo, 2016 IL App (1st) 150947, ¶ 19 (quoting Hodges, 234 Ill. 2d 1 , 11– 12 (2009)).

2020If such a showing is made, the postconviction petition advances to the third stage where the court conducts an evidentiary hearing. 725 ILCS 5/122–6 (West 2016). -3- No. 1-17-2848 ¶9 A petition is frivolous or patently without merit if it “ ‘has no arguable basis *** in law or in fact.’ “ People v. Papaleo, 2016 IL App (1st) 150947, ¶ 19 (quoting Hodges, 234 Ill. 2d 1 , 11– 12 (2009)).

22020–2020
People v. Harris green
ill · 2007
2 sentences

2020Id. § 122-6; see People v. Tate, 2012 IL 112214, ¶¶ 9-10 ; Harris, 224 Ill. 2d at 125-26 .

2019Id. § 122-6; see People v. Tate, 2012 IL 112214, ¶¶ 9-10 ; Harris, 224 Ill. 2d at 125-26 .

22019–2020
People v. Phyfiher green
illappct · 2005
2 sentences

2012Phyfiher, 361 Ill.

2011Phyfiher, 361 Ill.App.3d at 883-84 , 297 Ill.Dec. 694 , 838 N.E.2d at 184 . ¶ 19 We review the trial court's decision following a third-stage evidentiary hearing under the manifestly erroneous standard.

22011–2012
People v. Gallano green
illappct · 2020
1 sentence

2024Johnson, 2018 IL 122227, ¶ 15 , People v. Gallano, 2019 IL App (1st) 160570, ¶ 23 . ¶ 32 The Act contemplates the filing of only one petition.

12024–2024
People v. Johnson green
ill · 2018
1 sentence

2024Johnson, 2018 IL 122227, ¶ 15 , People v. Gallano, 2019 IL App (1st) 160570, ¶ 23 . ¶ 32 The Act contemplates the filing of only one petition.

12024–2024
People v. Lesley green
ill · 2018
1 sentence

2021Id. ¶ 15 “[T]he intent of the Act is that, in the second and third stage postconviction proceedings, defendants are afforded the advantages of representation.” People v. Lesley, 2018 IL 122100 , ¶ 33.

12021–2021
People v. Pabello green
illappct · 2019
1 sentence

2021At the third stage of postconviction proceedings, the court conducts an evidentiary hearing on the petition. 725 ILCS 5/122-6 (West 2018); People v. Pabello, 2019 IL App (2d) 170867, ¶ 20 .

12021–2021
People v. Domagala green
ill · 2013
1 sentence

2020If the petition fails to make a substantial showing of a constitutional violation, it is dismissed; if such a showing is made, the postconviction petition advances to the third stage where the court conducts an evidentiary hearing. 725 ILCS 5/122-6 (West 2012). ¶ 18 The “ ‘substantial showing’ of a constitutional violation that must be made at the second stage [citation] is a measure of the legal sufficiency of the petition’s well-pled allegations of a constitutional violation, which if proven at an evidentiary hearing, would entitle petitioner to relief.” (Emphasis in original.) People v. Dom

12020–2020
People v. Gaultney green
ill · 1996
1 sentence

2015If the petition is not dismissed or denied, the case advances to the third stage, where 16 the court conducts an evidentiary hearing. 725 ILCS 5/122-6 (West 2012); Gaultney, 174 Ill. 2d at 418 .

12015–2015

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IL § 725 ILCS 5/122-1 (31) IL § 725 ILCS 5/122-5 (13) IL § 725 ILCS 5/122-6 (11) IL § 725 ILCS 5/122-2.1 (10) IL § 725 ILCS 5/122-4 (6) IL § 725 ILCS 5/122-2 (4) IL § 720 ILCS 5/12-11 (3) IL § 720 ILCS 5/8-4 (3) IL § 735 ILCS 5/2-1401 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

IL 43 (1998–2024) ME 3 (2017–2019) TX 2 (2016–2016) CA 2 (2014–2023)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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