A typical day at work for me at AZ Board of Executive Clemency:
I start this internship at 8:00 and finish at 12:30. I truly enjoy coming in and finding out what is scheduled for me to work on for that day. Usually I already know what I have to do.
First, I look at the files from the previous day and make sure that they are complete with all of the information needed to make a case for the Board members to review.
I get all of this files from my supervisor who has trained my on which information we copy from the Department of Corrections on the inmates files. These are inmate that are coming before the Board to ask and prove that they deserve to have a sentence reduced or parole as well as clemency.
Once all of the information is gathered we make four copies and hand them over to the Board members. We make sure we add all of the letter that we receive from inmates as well as victim or family of victims. Once the hearing is over, we get the decision from the board, and let anyone involved in the case of the outcome of the hearing.
It is very interesting how the justice system work, and how they decide whether or not this inmate can reintegrate back into society.
Hi Olivia,
ReplyDeleteI find the AZ Board of Executive Clemency very unique, and interesting. I had never heard of this component of the justice system before. I think that it interesting how four board members review cases that have seen such a variation in laws over years. Also how they consider if an inmate is capable of reintegrating into society. I hope to hear more from your adventures this semester and good luck!