SECTION 515:20-17-1. Pardon notifications


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  • (a)   Applicant notification of granted pardon. When the administrative staff of the Board receives notification of the Governor's action for the pardon consideration, the Applicant will be notified in writing along with a copy of the Pardon Certificate. A granted pardon is effective as per the date on the Pardon Certificate.
    (b)   Other agency notification. If the pardon is granted, the following agencies will be notified and provided a copy of the Pardon Certificate: 1) Federal Bureau of Investigation; 2) Department of Corrections; 3) Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation; 4) Court clerk of the sentencing county; 5) Sheriff of the sentencing county; and 6) District Attorney of the sentencing county.
    (c)   Reapplication timeline after denied pardon. If an Applicant is denied at either the Board review stage or the Governor's review stage of the process, the Applicant may make application again one year from the date of denial.
    (d)   Victim and Victim Representative Notification. Any registered Victim or Victim Representative will be notified in writing of the Governor's action.
[Source: Added at 35 Ok Reg 1911, eff 9-14-18]