Section 638.16 - BOARD MEETINGSSubdivision 1.Frequency.(a) The board must meet at least two times each year to consider and vote on clemency applications.(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.Added by 2023 Minn. Laws, ch. 52,s 8-12, eff. 7/1/2024.