Hey everyone, I read in our newspaper today that the Gov. is granting a bunch more clemencies:thumbsup: . I think that the ones applying for them, have a GOOD chance of it being approved.

I try not to get my hopes up, but it is too late. I'll keep ya'll in my prayers and hope ya'll get the outcome that you desire.

GOOD LUCK!!!!! :D

Matthew's_Angel

Good luck to you too! My man is not eligible, but I wish the best to everyone whose man is eligible.

Very Important for all of us in Arkansas!
The Post Prison Transfer Board (the board that reccommeds whether parole, clemency etc. should be granted) meets every last Thursday of each month at 9:30A.M at 105 West Capital, Suite 501, in Little Rock 501-682-3850 is thier phone number. These are open to the public meetings which are sparsely attended by anyone other than ADC employees, however we are trying to get the word out that the families, friends and loved ones of the thousads of Arkansas inmates do have love for our men and women incarcerated. We need to regularly attend these meetings so that it is recognized that there is another group of people who are NOT saying LOCK EM UP AND THROW AWAY THE KEY! that there are deserving inmates who are ready to be in society and yes, there are some inmates who are actually innocent and need their nightmare to end.
If you can, please attend, even if it is every once in awhile, if we all did , I can tell you it will make a Difference, these Board members are all political appointments and they quickly recognize votes sitting in the audience.
Thanks
Please consider this seriously/

Found this and thought someone might find it helpful:

Clemency info ARKANSAS
Applicable Form of Executive Clemency: Commutation of Sentence
The Arkansas Constitution establishes the authority of the Governor to grant executive clemency, which includes commutations. The purpose of a commutation is to reduce a sentence imposed by the court to a lesser term or to time served. Arkansas law and the policies of the Governor and the Post Prison Transfer Board regulate the manner in which executive clemency applications are considered.
Eligibility: All inmates are eligible to apply.
The Governor of Arkansas can grant executive clemency only for convictions received in Arkansas courts.
The Board will not consider your application if you have not obtained the form for your application from the Governor's office, if your case is currently being appealed, or if a Rule 37 petition or other petition for post-conviction relief is pending in a court.
Application Process: Applications must be requested from:
Robyne Culver, Assistant for Executive Clemency
Office of the Governor
State Capitol Building
Little Rock, AR
Tel: 501.682.8184
Fax: 501.682.1382

Go to http://www.cjpf.org/clemency/Arkansas.html to preview the clemency form that you must obtain from the Office of the Governor, before you complete and submit it.
Send completed clemency application forms to:
Post Prison Transfer Board
c/o Institutional Parole Services
Arkansas Department of Community Punishment
Post Office Box 8707
Pine Bluff, AR 71611
The Governor and/or the Post Prison Transfer Board will contact the State Police, the FBI, the sentencing court, the prosecuting attorney, and others to verify the information you provide. Incorrect information is grounds for denial. All supporting documentation must be available when the Board considers your application. After reviewing your case, the Board will forward it to the Governor for final action. The entire process can take from six to eight months.
In accordance with Arkansas law, the Governor must give notice of his intent to grant executive clemency to assure an opportunity for public comment before his final decision is made. The notice will be furnished to the media. The notice does not preclude the Governor from later denying your application.
If your application is based on your belief that your sentence is excessive or that your institutional adjustment had been exemplary and the ends of justice have been achieved, the application will ordinarily be denied if you have not served the following portion of your sentence indicated by the following table:
Life Sentence: 12 years
Over 30 years: 7 years
25-30 years: 6 years
22-24 years: 5 years
19-21 years: 4 years
16-18 years: 3 years
11-15 years: 2 years
Below 11 years: 1 year
Every effort has been made to make this information accurate and up-to-date. Errors are inevitable and changes occur frequently. We would appreciate learning of any errors or inaccuracies regarding any information on this Webpage as soon as possible. Please write to info@cjpf.org
Last Updated 08.02.02

thanks for the information,
there is a revised clemency form that became effective 5-10-04 that has some important changes in it.

Thanks juliwaits!! I'm checking it out now.

"Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, any one can start from now and make a brand new ending."
- Author Unknown -

The Arkansas Clemency changes as of 5-10-2004 are as follows: Life= 20yrs (instead of 12) (the rest of the times before filing are correct) there is a 4yr. waiting period before you can re-apply (this was added from 2yrs.)..... which after being denied then add 4yrs. before a person can even re-apply.
SB 205 has been introduced by Senator Faris (the Bill is now in the Judiciary Committee) which would CHANGE THE WAITING TIME BACK TO 2YRS.... Please express yourself on this Bill the Senate ph# is 501-682-2902 the House ph# is 501-682-6211
thanks
pods