Bill > H5379

This bill establishes a nine-member Commission on Pardons in Rhode Island to administer and make recommendations for executive pardons. The commission will consist of representatives from various judicial, legal, and community organizations, including the judicial branch, attorney general's office, public defender's office, parole/probation office, and several community-focused institutes and programs. The commission will be responsible for developing a comprehensive application process for individuals seeking a pardon, including establishing eligibility criteria, required documentation, and response timelines. Applicants can be considered for a pardon if they have completed their sentence and are ineligible for expungement, have been denied expungement, or are on probation and eligible for early termination. After reviewing applications, the commission will submit recommended names to the governor, who then has the authority to forward selected names to the state senate for advice and consent. The commission members will serve two-year terms, and the bill will take effect immediately upon passage.

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