Tulsa World
CLEVELAND COUNTY, Okla. — A Cleveland County prosecutor is looking for legislative support to limit the impact of a state question approved by voters last month.
State Question 762 removed the governor from the parole consideration process for prisoners convicted of nonviolent crimes.
Voters approved the measure 745,133 to 514,088, despite opposition from prosecutors.
The new law created by SQ 762 allows the state Pardon and Parole board to grant clemency directly to inmates serving sentences for nonviolent crimes. Previously, all paroles required recommendation from the board and approval by the governor.
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