The process for granting pardons in Minnesota is in dire need of reform and the Minnesota Legislature needs to make an active effort in the upcoming legislative session to solve some of these problems. Pardons and pardons extraordinary play an incredibly important role in our criminal justice system, and especially in the lives of those that are granted clemency. It is in the best interest of the State of Minnesota that this process is fair and unburdened.

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