Hearing Process
Effective Jan 13, 2017Mass. Register #1330MGL c. 27, §§ 4 through 7 MGL c. 127, §§ 152 through 169Massachusetts Parole Board
- (1) The burden shall be on the petitioner to show, by clear and convincing evidence, that executive clemency relief is appropriate. See 120 CMR 100.00: Definitions.
- (2) The hearing process shall be a public proceeding as outlined in 120 CMR 301.06(2).
- (3) At an executive session scheduled after the hearing, the Advisory Board of Pardons shall determine, by a majority vote, what recommendation to make to the Governor. Dissenting Advisory Board members may submit minority opinions for consideration by the Governor.
- (4) The Advisory Board of Pardons shall submit its recommendation and supporting documents to the Governor expeditiously after forming a recommendation. The Advisory Board of Pardons shall not disclose its recommendation, either verbally or in writing, until after such recommendation is submitted to the Office of the Governor.