SB 407 Summary

• Establishes a formal application process for executive pardons submitted to the Hawaii paroling authority, requiring applicants to provide name, date of birth, state identification number, case history, and reasons for seeking pardon.

• Requires the Hawaii paroling authority to notify prosecuting attorneys within 45 days of receiving a complete application, providing applicant information and conviction details for each offense.

• Mandates prosecuting attorneys contact crime victims or their surviving immediate family members within 30 days to allow them 30 days to submit relevant information for consideration in the pardon decision.

• Establishes a two-year waiting period before a denied pardon applicant may reapply, unless waived by the governor or the chairperson of the Hawaii paroling authority if new significant information is presented.

• Requires the attorney general to investigate pardon applications referred by the governor and provide a recommendation regarding whether to grant or deny the pardon.