SECTION 515:20-7-1. Pre-pardon investigation

(a)   Application verification. All of the information in the pardon application must be verified, including the information in the required attachments. The pardon application review process can last six (6) months to one year prior to placement on a docket.

(b)   Out-of-state pardon applications. After an Out-of-State pardon application is received, the application is electronically forwarded and assigned to an investigator employed by the Board to perform a Pre-Pardon Investigation.

(c)   In-state pardon applications. After an In-State pardon application is received, the application is electronically forwarded and assigned to the appropriate Oklahoma Department of Correction's Probation and Parole District to perform a Pre-Pardon Investigation.

(d)   NCIC reports. As a part of the application verification process, NCIC reports are requested and attached to the application.

(e)   Timeline. The investigating authority is allowed up to seventy (70) days from the time that the application is assigned to complete a pre-pardon investigation and then compile a report for the Board.

(f)   Extensions. Extensions of deadlines may be granted by the Executive Director or his/her designee when circumstances warrant.

(g)   Past-due investigations. If a report is overdue, the appropriate investigator or Probation and Parole District office will be contacted to determine the status of the investigation.

(h)   Docketing. Once the Pre-Pardon Investigation report is provided to the administrative office, the application will be placed on the next available docket for pardon consideration.

[Source: Added at 35 Ok Reg 1911, eff 9-14-18]