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Relating to an application for a reprieve, pardon, commutation of sentence, remission of fines or forfeitures, or restoration of the rights of citizenship made to the board of parole
Topics:Crime & corrections
Same legislation: HF 637
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedFebruary 28, 2023
- Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 28, 2023
- Done: House committeeMarch 2, 2023
- Skipped: Passes the HouseContinued as HF 637
- Next: Senate committee
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Became HF 637 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 637 What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary When a person convicted of a crime asks the board of parole for a pardon or a change to their sentence, the board must acknowledge receiving that request within a few days. The board also has one year from the date they receive the application to tell the governor whether they recommend granting the request.1
Read the official explanation
This bill relates to an application for a reprieve, pardon, commutation of sentence, remission of fines or forfeitures, or restoration of the rights of citizenship made to the board of parole. The bill provides that the board of parole shall acknowledge an application for a reprieve, pardon, commutation of sentence, remission of fines or forfeitures, or restoration of the rights of citizenship received from a person convicted of a criminal offense within days of receipt of the application, and shall make a recommendation to the governor concerning whether an application should be granted within 365 days of receipt of the application.
House subcommittee
Named February 28, 2023. On March 1, 2023 it recommended passage. Vote Total: 3-0.
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