Iowa Admin. Code r. 205-13.3 - Executive clemency applications
(1)
Applications to the
board.
a. A person convicted of a
criminal offense may apply to the board for a recommendation to the governor
for a reprieve, pardon, commutation of sentence, or remission of fines and
forfeitures at any time following the person's conviction.
b. An application for a pardon or commutation
of sentence should be on the form provided by the board. The form may be
obtained by contacting the board's business office or the office of the
governor.
c. An application for a
reprieve or remission of fines and forfeitures should be in writing.
d. The applicant will submit the executive
clemency application to the board's business office.
(2)
Applications to the
governor. Upon the request of the governor, the board will take charge
of all correspondence in reference to an executive clemency application filed
with the governor and will provide the governor with the board's advice and
recommendation.
(3)
Restoration of citizenship.
a. A person convicted of a criminal offense
may apply for restoration of citizenship at any time following the discharge of
the person's sentence.
b. A person
applying for restoration of citizenship will submit the form to the governor.
This form may be obtained from the governor's office or from the
board.
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