D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 1-799
As used in this chapter, the following terms and phrases shall have the meaning ascribed:
Board - the Clemency Board, as established by the Clemency Act.
Clemency - the power of the President of the United States to modify an individual's criminal sentence through either commutation or pardon.
Clemency Act - Clemency Board Establishment Act of 2018, effective December 13, 2018 (D.C. Law 22-197; D.C. Official Code § 24481.01 et seq.).
Commutation - a reduction in a sentence or fine imposed on an individual.
District Offense - a violation of a District law or regulation.
DOJ-Pardon - the Department of Justice, Office of the Pardon Attorney.
Hearing - a closed Board session at which an application is reviewed, information about an application is gathered, or an applicant, victim, or other witness is offered the opportunity to testify about an application or applications.
Meeting - an open or closed session to conduct the business of the Board.
OGC - the Office of the General Counsel within the Executive Office of the Mayor.
Pardon - the removal of collateral consequences associated with the punishment imposed on an individual, usually granted to restore an individual's civil rights.
D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 1-799