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Judge blocks Pardons Board discussion of reducing Nevada death sentences to life in prison [View all]
Nevada IndependentA Carson City judge on Monday blocked Gov. Steve Sisolak’s plan for a state board to consider reducing all Nevada death sentences to life without parole, saying the last-minute proposal did not offer enough advance notice to victims.
Judge James E. Wilson said that while the Nevada Pardons Board had the power to commute death penalties, he also found the proposed agenda item to be against Marsy's Law, a part of the Nevada Constitution that requires victims have at least 15 days’ notice before proceedings regarding commutation are discussed.
"The amended agenda was provided three business days before the hearing where the commutation … is going to be discussed," Wilson said.
Washoe County District Attorney Chris Hicks had asked the court to intervene.
Judge James E. Wilson said that while the Nevada Pardons Board had the power to commute death penalties, he also found the proposed agenda item to be against Marsy's Law, a part of the Nevada Constitution that requires victims have at least 15 days’ notice before proceedings regarding commutation are discussed.
"The amended agenda was provided three business days before the hearing where the commutation … is going to be discussed," Wilson said.
Washoe County District Attorney Chris Hicks had asked the court to intervene.
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