2024 Minnesota Statutes

638.16 BOARD MEETINGS.

Subdivision 1.Frequency.

(a) The board must meet at least two times each year to consider and vote on clemency applications.

(b) If the commission recommends that an application receive a hearing, the board must hold a hearing on the application unless all the board members decline a hearing.

(c) If the commission recommends that an application not receive a hearing, the board must not hold a hearing on the application unless at least one board member requests a hearing.

Subd. 2.When open to the public.

All board meetings are open to the public as provided under chapter 13D, but the board may hold closed meetings:

(1) as provided under chapter 13D; or

(2) as necessary to protect sensitive or confidential information, including (i) a victim's identity, and (ii) sensitive or confidential victim testimony.

Subd. 3.Executive director; attendance required.

Unless excused by the board, the executive director and the commission's chair or vice-chair must attend all board meetings.

Subd. 4.Considering statements.

(a) Applicants, victims, law enforcement agencies, and the public may submit oral or written statements at a board meeting only if the application is subject to a hearing under subdivision 1.

(b) The board must take into account any statements provided to the commission when considering a clemency application.

History:

2023 c 52 art 8 s 12