Current through Register 1533, October 25, 2024
Section 900.04 - Refiling of a Petition for Executive Clemency(1) When the Advisory Board of Pardons submits their recommendation to the Governor, the Advisory Board of Pardons shall deem the petition denied from the date of express denial by the Governor, or when the Governor does not render a decision within the timeframe established by the Governor's Executive Clemency Guidelines. The Advisory Board of Pardons shall not accept another petition from the petitioner within one calendar year from the date of the denial.(2) The Advisory Board of Pardons may waive the refiling restrictions in 120 CMR 900.04(1) if the petitioner demonstrates a material and compelling change in circumstances.Adopted by Mass Register Issue 1330, eff. 1/13/2017.