Clemency Review Commission and Board of Pardons procedures expansion and clarification

This bill expands and clarifies the procedures for the Minnesota Clemency Review Commission and Board of Pardons to improve how clemency applications are processed. It establishes new panels of three members to prescreen applications, allowing them to recommend denial or referral for a hearing without requiring the applicant to attend the initial review. The legislation also modifies eligibility rules for pardons and introduces a mechanism for waiving waiting periods in cases of unusual circumstances, while granting governors the authority to waive hearing requirements for specific petitions. Additionally, the bill sets a minimum frequency for board meetings and outlines how victims, law enforcement, and prosecutors may provide input during the review process.