205—13.3(914) Executive clemency applications.
	13.3(1) Applications to the board.
	a. 	A person convicted of a criminal offense may apply to the board for a recommendation to the governor for a reprieve, pardon, commutation of sentence, or remission of fines and forfeitures at any time following the person’s conviction.
	b. 	An application for a pardon or commutation of sentence shall be on the form provided by the board. The form may be obtained by contacting the board’s business office or the office of the governor.
	c. 	An application for a reprieve or remission of fines and forfeitures shall be in writing.
	d. 	The applicant shall submit the executive clemency application to the board’s business office.
	13.3(2) Applications to the governor. Upon the request of the governor, the board shall take charge of all correspondence in reference to an executive clemency application filed with the governor and shall provide the governor with the board’s advice and recommendation.
	13.3(3) Restoration of citizenship.
	a. 	A person convicted of a criminal offense may apply for restoration of citizenship at any time following the discharge of the person’s sentence.
	b. 	A person applying for restoration of citizenship shall submit the form to the governor. This form may be obtained from the governor’s office or from the board.
[ARC 6968C, IAB 4/5/23, effective 5/10/23]