Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 22 - CORRECTIONS, CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Part V - Board of Pardons
Chapter 1 - Administration
Section V-105 - Discretionary Powers of the Board

Universal Citation: LA Admin Code V-105

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

A.

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

b. insufficient time served on sentence;

c. insufficient time after release;

d. proximity of parole/good time date;

e. institutional disciplinary reports;

f. probation/parole-unsatisfactory/violated;

g. past criminal record; or

h. any other factor determined by the board.

2. However, nothing in Chapter 1 shall prevent the board from hearing any case.

B. In any matters not specifically covered by LAC 22:V.Chapter 1, the board shall have discretionary powers to act.

C. No person shall have a right of appeal from a decision of the board of pardons or the governor regarding clemency.

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

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