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ID H0427
Bill
Status
3/11/2020
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee
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AI Summary
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Commission of Pardons and Parole receives full and final authority to grant commutations and pardons for all offenses except treason, impeachment, and crimes with maximum penalties of death or life imprisonment.
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For offenses or conspiracies with maximum penalties of death or life imprisonment, commission recommendations require governor approval within 30 days or are deemed denied.
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Commission retains full and final authority for drug offenses under chapter 27, title 37, Idaho Code with life imprisonment maximums and offenses enhanced to life imprisonment under chapter 25, title 19, Idaho Code.
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Commission shall conduct proceedings pursuant to adopted rules and regulations and may attach conditions deemed appropriate when granting pardons or commutations.
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Governor retains power to grant respites and reprieves in all cases except treason or impeachment, with authority to be continued or determined by the commission at its next session.
Legislative Description
Adds to and amends existing law to authorize the Commission of Pardons and Parole to grant commutations and pardons, to provide for approval or disapproval by the Governor in certain instances, to provide for certain crimes where the commission shall have full and final authority, and to provide that the commission shall conduct proceedings pursuant to certain rules and regulations.
STATE BOARD OF CORRECTION
Last Action
Reported Signed by Governor on March 9, 2020 Session Law Chapter 62 Effective: 07/01/2020
3/11/2020