AR HB1866

Requires all applications for pardon, commutation of sentence, reprieve, respite, or remission of fine or forfeiture to be signed by the applicant under oath and deemed an official proceeding under Arkansas Code § 5-53-102.

Establishes a five (5) year waiting period from the discharge date of a sentence before a person is eligible to file a new application for pardon for that same offense.

Changes the Parole Board's notice requirement from "at least thirty (30) days before" to "before" submitting clemency recommendations to the Governor, and requires notice to the circuit judge, prosecuting attorney, county sheriff, and registered victims.

Requires the Parole Board to issue public notice of each clemency recommendation made to the Governor, whether granted or denied.

Changes the waiting period for reapplication after a denied clemency petition from four (4) years "from the date of filing" to four (4) years "from the denial," and applies this requirement retroactively to applications denied on or after July 1, 2004.