All applications for pardon, commutation of sentence, or reprieve shall be made in writing to the adult parole authority. Upon the filing of such application, or when directed by the governor in any case, a thorough investigation into the propriety of granting a pardon, commutation, or reprieve shall be made by the authority, which shall report in writing to the governor a brief statement of the facts in the case, together with the recommendation of the authority for or against the granting of a pardon, commutation, or reprieve, the grounds therefor and the records or minutes relating to the case.
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2967.07
Written applications for pardon, commutation of sentence, or reprieve
Known as the Roberta's Law
The act spans §§ 2967–2967 (32 sections).
Applied in 4 court decisions — leading case Ohio Adult Parole Authority v. Woodard (1998)
Most recently applied in Parker, Springer Jr., Anderson v. Committee for Sustainable Retirement in Support of Initiative (November 2013)
Effective: March 18, 1965; Latest Legislation: House Bill 28 - 105th General Assembly
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Official source: Ohio Laws & Administrative Rules (Legislative Service Commission). Reproduced from public-domain Ohio statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.