Chapter 638 — Board of Pardons

638.01 Board of Pardons The Board of Pardons is made up of three people: the governor, the chief justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court, and the … 638.011 Definitions This section defines key terms used in the Board of Pardons chapter. It explains what 'clemency,' 'board,' 'commission,' … 638.02 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. It was removed by the 2023 clemency reform law. 638.03 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. It was removed by the 2023 clemency reform law. 638.04 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. It was removed by the 2023 clemency reform law. 638.05 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. It was removed by the 2023 clemency reform law. 638.06 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. It was removed by the 2023 clemency reform law. 638.07 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. It was removed by the 2023 clemency reform law. 638.075 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. It was removed by the 2023 clemency reform law. 638.08 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. It was removed by the 2023 clemency reform law. 638.09 Clemency Review Commission The Clemency Review Commission is a nine-member group that reviews clemency applications and makes recommendations to … 638.10 Clemency Application A clemency application must be in writing, signed under oath, and include details about the crime, the sentence, and why … 638.11 Third-party Notifications After receiving a clemency application, the commission must try to find the victim and tell them about the application. … 638.12 Types of Clemency; Eligibility and Waiver This section explains the three types of clemency: pardons, commutations, and reprieves. A pardon sets aside a … 638.13 Access to Records; Issuing Subpoena The Board of Pardons and the Clemency Review Commission can access court records, police reports, prison records, and … 638.14 Commission Meetings The Clemency Review Commission must meet at least four times a year to hear clemency applications. Meetings are … 638.15 Commission Recommendation When deciding whether to recommend clemency, the commission looks at many factors, including the seriousness of the … 638.16 Board Meetings The Board of Pardons must meet at least twice a year to vote on clemency applications. If the commission recommends a … 638.17 Board Decision; Notifying Applicant At each meeting, the Board of Pardons must decide on each clemency application or continue it to a future meeting. If … 638.18 Filing Copy of Clemency; Court Action After clemency is granted, the commission files a copy with the district court. For a pardon, the court sets aside the … 638.19 Reapplying for Clemency After the Board of Pardons denies a clemency application, you must wait five years before applying again. You can ask … 638.20 Commission Record Keeping The Clemency Review Commission must keep records of every application it receives, its recommendation on each one, and … 638.21 Language Access and Victim Support The commission and board must provide language access to applicants and victims who do not speak English or need help … 638.22 Legislative Report Starting in 2025, the Clemency Review Commission must submit a yearly report to the legislature. The report includes the … 638.23 Rulemaking The Board of Pardons and the Clemency Review Commission can adopt rules to carry out their duties, including creating a …