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MN SF2908

MN SF2908
Board of Pardons provisions modification


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Introduced
03/15/2023
In Committee
03/27/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/20/2024

Introduced Session

93rd Legislature 2023-2024

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to corrections; modifying Board of Pardons provisions; establishing Clemency Review Commission; requiring a report; authorizing rulemaking; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 638.01; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 638; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 638.02; 638.03; 638.04; 638.05; 638.06; 638.07; 638.075; 638.08.

AI Summary

This bill modifies the Board of Pardons provisions in Minnesota, establishing a new Clemency Review Commission to review clemency applications and make recommendations to the Board. The bill outlines the composition and duties of the Commission, the clemency application process, victim and third-party notification requirements, types of clemency available, eligibility and waiver provisions, access to records, meeting procedures, decision-making and notification processes, reapplication rules, record-keeping, language access and victim support services, and reporting requirements. The bill also appropriates funding for the Commission's establishment and operation, as well as for outreach and assistance to clemency applicants. Additionally, several existing statutory sections related to the Board of Pardons are repealed.

Committee Categories

Justice, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Author added Oumou Verbeten (on 03/30/2023)

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