Minnesota Statutes 638.16 – Board Meetings
Subdivision 1.Frequency.
(a) The board must meet at least two times each year to consider and vote on clemency applications.
Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes 638.16
- Chair: includes chairman, chairwoman, and chairperson. See Minnesota Statutes 645.44
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
(b) If the commission recommends that an application receive a hearing, the board must hold a hearing on the application unless all the board members decline a hearing.
(c) If the commission recommends that an application not receive a hearing, the board must not hold a hearing on the application unless at least one board member requests a hearing.
Subd. 2.When open to the public.
All board meetings are open to the public as provided under chapter 13D, but the board may hold closed meetings:
(1) as provided under chapter 13D; or
(2) as necessary to protect sensitive or confidential information, including (i) a victim’s identity, and (ii) sensitive or confidential victim testimony.
Subd. 3.Executive director; attendance required.
Unless excused by the board, the executive director and the commission’s chair or vice-chair must attend all board meetings.
Subd. 4.Considering statements.
(a) Applicants, victims, law enforcement agencies, and the public may submit oral or written statements at a board meeting only if the application is subject to a hearing under subdivision 1.
(b) The board must take into account any statements provided to the commission when considering a clemency application.