1. A.

   1. 1. The Board of Pardons, at its discretion, may deny any applicant a hearing for any of the following reasons:

      1. a. serious nature of the offense;
      2. b. insufficient time served on sentence;
      3. c. insufficient time after release;
      4. d. proximity of parole/good time date;
      5. e. institutional disciplinary reports;
      6. f. probation/parole―unsatisfactory/violated;
      7. g. past criminal record; or
      8. h. any other factor determined by the board.
   2. 2. However, nothing in Chapter 1 shall prevent the board from hearing any case.
2. B. In any matters not specifically covered by LAC 22:V.Chapter 1, the board shall have discretionary powers to act.
3. C. No person shall have a right of appeal from a decision of the board of pardons or the governor regarding clemency.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 15:572.4.

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Board of Pardons, LR 16:1062 (December 1990), amended LR 24:1133 (June 1998), LR 28:1026 (May 2002), amended by the Office of the Governor, Board of Pardons, LR 39:2252 (August 2013).