For the purposes of this chapter, the term:
(a)
- (1) "Board" means the Clemency Board established in § 24-481.03.
- (2) "Clemency" means the power of the President of the United States to modify an individual's criminal sentence through either commutation or pardon.
- (3) "Commutation" means a reduction in a sentence or fine imposed on an individual.
- (4) Repealed.
- (5) "EOM" means the Executive Office of the Mayor.
- (6) "Pardon" means the removal of collateral consequences associated with the punishment imposed on an individual, usually granted to restore an individual's civil rights.
History
Dec. 13, 2018, D.C. Law 22-197, § 202
Apr. 21, 2023, D.C. Law 24-344, § 23(a)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90-day) creation of this chapter, see §§ 3111 through 3118 of the Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2018, effective July 30, 2018 (D.C. Act 22-434; 65 DCR 8200).