September 30, 2024

Felony pardon process up for consideration in state Legislature

 Felony pardon process up for consideration in state Legislature

Minnesota’s uniquely stringent unanimous vote requirement to obtain a pardon would be removed as part of the current proposals.

Minnesota is the only U.S. state that still requires three top state officials to unanimously sign off on pardons or commutations of past criminal convictions, but state lawmakers are considering a p…