No. 41251 (5-year Review): Rule R671-315. Pardons

DAR File No.: 41251
Filed: 01/30/2017 01:58:25 PM

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

Subsection 77-27-1(14) and Sections 77-27-5, 77-27-5.1, and 77-27-9 define a pardon, the Board's authority and authority to expunge, and pardon hearing procedures. Rule R671-315 gives the Board guidance on the process of restoring one's civil rights through the pardon's process.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

No written comments were received related to this rule.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

The Board supports the continuation of this rule because it defines how the Board forgives acts of crimes, restoring one's civil rights.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Office of Administrative Rules, or at:

Pardons (Board Of)
AdministrationRoom 300
448 E 6400 S
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84107-8530

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Greg Johnson at the above address, by phone at 801-261-6454, by FAX at 801-261-6481, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]
• Bev Uipi at the above address, by phone at 801-261-6446, by FAX at , or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Effective:

01/30/2017

Authorized by:

Angela Micklos, Chair

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