This bill amends and reenacts several provisions related to clemency in Louisiana, specifically focusing on the processes for pardons and commutations. Key changes include the requirement for the governor to notify specific individuals, such as the attorney general and the victim's family, at least thirty days before granting a pardon or commuting a sentence. Additionally, the bill stipulates that the governor must approve or reject recommendations for clemency before leaving office. The Board of Pardons is also required to provide written notice of hearings for applications at least ninety days in advance, and the bill introduces new provisions for evaluating offenders who receive commuted sentences.

Furthermore, the bill establishes new procedures for the supervised release of offenders with commuted sentences, mandating evaluations through a validated risk assessment and the creation of an approved residence plan prior to release. It allows the parole committee to impose special conditions of supervision and ensures that offenders on supervised release can petition for termination of their supervision. The Department of Public Safety and Corrections may charge a fee for conducting clemency investigations, which has been increased from $150 to $200. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the transparency and structure of the clemency process in Louisiana.

Statutes affected:
HB723 Original: 15:572(A), 15:4(B)(1), 15:5(B)
HB723 Engrossed: 15:572(A), 15:4(B)(1), 15:5(B)
HB723 Reengrossed: 15:572(A), 15:4(B)(1), 15:5(B)
HB723 Enrolled: 15:572(A), 15:4(B)(1), 15:5(B)
HB723 Act 660: 15:572(A), 15:4(B)(1), 15:5(B)