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Louis Quinonez: Evidence, intuition and clemency
Law enforcement runs in Louis Quinonez’s veins. And through his years with the Board of Executive Clemency, he has found that fairness flows, too. As he departs after nine years […]
Quick action by governor, lawmakers needed to fix shorthanded Clemency Board
Key Points Two vacancies strain Clemency Board, pressuring governor’s appointments Reduced membership, limited staff, affect the number of hearings amid a growing backlog Limited applicants, requirements for varied disciplines complicate […]
Hobbs more inclined to issue clemency than predecessors
Gov. Katie Hobbs granted seven of the nine recommendations sent by the Board of Executive Clemency since taking office, marking an early departure from the record of her Republican predecessor.  Â
Early release to home arrest for some inmates resurfacingÂ
A bill allowing low-level offenders early release into a home arrest program could return to the Legislature next year after concerns over a lack of a fiscal note tripped up its passage last session. Â
Bill addresses release of terminally ill inmates
The Board of Executive Clemency would no longer have to seek out a governor’s signature to grant release to inmates with terminal illnesses and would generally expand the power of the board to grant medical release under a proposed bill. Â
Clemency advocates push for more attention, resources, additional board member
When it comes to recommendations from the Board of Executive Clemency, advocates for clemency say former Gov. Doug Ducey fell short in responding to requests for pardons and commutations.Â
Condemned prisoner argues for clemency
As the execution of Clarence Dixon draws near, his attorneys are challenging whether the law enforcement-heavy state clemency board can give him a fair hearing and whether their client is […]
Parole hearing for man convicted of murder postponed
Social distancing and decades-old allegations are keeping one of the few prisoners whose sentence Gov. Doug Ducey has commuted behind bars.
Court says misapplied law allows killers chance at parole
Some erroneous words used by judges 25 years ago could possibly result in the release of nearly 300 people who the law said should have been incarcerated for the rest of their lives.
C.T. Wright: Politically active clemency chairman prays for unity
If you’ve sat through a day at Arizona Senate in the past three years, there’s a chance you’ve heard a booming prayer delivered by C. T. Wright. His prayers have also been heard in the Arizona House of Representatives, at state GOP meetings, and even at a campaign rally for President Trump in 2016.
Review finds fiscal problems with clemency board
Four current and former members of the state Board of Executive Clemency are each owed about $2,000 in overtime pay, but some are being told they owe the state retirement system even larger amounts.
Overtime claims for clemency board members studied
Arizona officials are studying whether current and former members of the state Board of Executive Clemency are owed potentially significant amounts of overtime pay.
