Wendy Davros

The board conducted hearings regarding applications for clemency or pardon. Key discussion topics included reviews of individual cases where applicants presented statements of accountability, remorse, and personal growth achieved through participation in prison programs, such as chapel services and offender treatment courses. The board deliberated on the heinous nature of crimes committed, victim impact, and the amount of time served before voting to deny the requests.

The board conducted several revocation hearings involving parolees. Key topics included discussions on parole violations such as unauthorized travel, failure to report, and new criminal charges including aggravated assault and aggravated arson. The board reviewed evidence, including police reports and testimony from parolees, regarding these alleged violations. Decisions were made to revoke parole for the individuals brought before the board, with some cases resulting in recommendations for mental health evaluations and treatment plans.

The board conducted hearings for pardon and clemency applications. This included an interview regarding a contractor's request for a pardon, where the board discussed the applicant's history, business practices, completion of probation, and payment of restitution. The board also initiated an interview for another individual seeking a pardon and restoration of firearms following a previous conviction for second-degree robbery.

The board conducted hearings regarding revocation and parole. In the case of Markeith Gillery, the board addressed multiple violations, including criminal activity, possession of firearms, and outstanding supervision fees, ultimately resulting in the revocation of parole. In the case of Germaine Middleton, the board discussed his history of incarceration, disciplinary record, participation in rehabilitative programs such as Boys to Men and nurturing parenting, and his plans for transition through the Louisiana Parole Project and relocation to Texas.

The committee held a revocation hearing for an individual regarding violations of parole conditions, including failure to provide a current address and violation of a protective order, resulting in the revocation of parole. The committee also conducted a parole hearing for another individual regarding an obstruction of justice conviction, reviewing their institutional conduct, vocational training, and legal status, and discussed the request to parole to an outstanding detainer.