Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 20 - CORRECTIONS
Chapter 20.25 - BOARD OF PARDONS AND PAROLE
Subchapter 20.25.9 - Executive Clemency
Rule 20.25.902 - INVESTIGATIONS FOR CLEMENCY AND ORDER FOR HEARING

Universal Citation: MT Admin Rules 20.25.902

Current through Register Vol. 6, March 22, 2024

(1) In cases in which the death penalty has not been imposed, a hearing panel of the board shall conduct a preliminary review of the application for clemency .

(2) If a hearing panel decides to accept the application, it will conduct an investigation. The hearing panel may request a psychological evaluation of the applicant and any other reports the panel deems necessary as part of the investigation.

(3) After investigation, a hearing panel shall consider whether to hold a hearing on the application.

(4) If in the opinion of the hearing panel sufficient cause appears to conduct a hearing on the application, the panel will sign an order indicating the following:

(i) the date on which the hearing will be held;

(ii) that all persons having an interest in the matter who desire to be heard should be present on the date set for the hearing;

(iii) that the order must be printed and published in a newspaper of general circulation in the county where the crime was committed once each week for two weeks; and

(iv) that a copy of the order must be sent to the district judge, the county attorney, the sheriff of the county where the crime was committed, and to the applicant.

(5) If the board receives an application for clemency for an inmate for whom the death penalty has been imposed, the board will set a date for a hearing on the application. Board staff will give notice of the hearing date, as prescribed by law, and as described in (1)(e).

AUTH: 46-23-218, MCA; IMP: 46-23-301, 46-23-302, MCA

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