12-55.1-05. Pardon clerk - Duties

12-55.1-05. Pardon clerk - Duties

The director of the department of corrections and rehabilitation or the director's designee

shall serve as the pardon clerk under this chapter. The pardon clerk shall:

1. Maintain a register of all applications filed for commutation, reprieve, pardon,

conditional pardon, or remission of fine and shall maintain a complete and accurate

record of all proceedings in connection with the applications, including all

correspondence, documents, evidence, and appearances made in connection with the

application.

2. Conduct investigations, employ psychologists, psychiatrists, or other specialists

necessary for the determination of matters before the pardon advisory board or the

governor under this chapter, and perform other duties in connection with matters under

this chapter as may be requested by the pardon advisory board or the governor.

3. Maintain a record of every commutation, reprieve, pardon, conditional pardon, or

remission of fine granted or refused, along with the reasons for each action.