The records of an applicant for commutation, reprieve, pardon, conditional pardon, or remission of fine are subject to section 12-47-36. The pardon clerk may permit the inspection of an application for a commutation, reprieve, pardon, conditional pardon, or remission of fine; the recommendations of the pardon advisory board, if any; and the decision of the governor, including any decision made after reconsideration or after proceedings for revocation.

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Terms Used In North Dakota Code 12-55.1-11

  • Commutation: means the change of the punishment to which a person is sentenced to a less severe punishment. See North Dakota Code 12-55.1-01
  • Conditional pardon: means a pardon, commutation, reprieve, or remission of fine subject to terms and conditions established by the governor upon the recommendation of the pardon advisory board. See North Dakota Code 12-55.1-01
  • Pardon: means the removal of punishment or custody imposed upon a person for the commission of an offense. See North Dakota Code 12-55.1-01
  • Remission of fine: means a release or partial release of a fine. See North Dakota Code 12-55.1-01
  • Reprieve: means a temporary relief from or postponement of the execution of a criminal sentence. See North Dakota Code 12-55.1-01