Minnesota § 638.011 - DEFINITIONS
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§ 638.011. DEFINITIONS
Subdivision 1.Scope.
For purposes of this chapter, the terms defined in this section have the meanings given.
Subd. 2.Board.
"Board" means the Board of Pardons under section 638.01.
Subd. 3.Clemency.
Unless otherwise provided, "clemency" includes a pardon, commutation, and reprieve after conviction for a crime against the state except in cases of impeachment.
Subd. 4.Commission.
"Commission" means the Clemency Review Commission under section 638.09.
Subd. 5.Department.
"Department" means the Department of Corrections.
Subd. 6.Waiver request.
"Waiver request" means a request to waive a time restriction under sections 638.12, subdivisions 2 and 3, and 638.19, subdivision 1.
History:
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
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