Code of Massachusetts Regulations
120 CMR - PAROLE BOARD
Title 120 CMR 900.00 - Executive Clemency: Generally
Section 900.04 - Refiling of a Petition for Executive Clemency

Universal Citation: 120 MA Code of Regs 120.900

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

(1) When the Advisory Board of Pardons submits their recommendation to the Governor, the Advisory Board of Pardons shall deem the petition denied from the date of express denial by the Governor, or when the Governor does not render a decision within the timeframe established by the Governor's Executive Clemency Guidelines. The Advisory Board of Pardons shall not accept another petition from the petitioner within one calendar year from the date of the denial.

(2) The Advisory Board of Pardons may waive the refiling restrictions in 120 CMR 900.04(1) if the petitioner demonstrates a material and compelling change in circumstances.

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