Governor Asa Hutchinson Offers Pardons

Governor Asa Hutchinson announced yesterday his intent to grant 15 pardons and one commutation. An additional 67 clemency requests were denied and one had no action taken upon them. These include requests from both inmates and non-inmates.

South Arkansas people receiving pardons include Jeri Suzan Hicks Owens, who was convicted in 1999 and 2000 on numerous felony hot check and financial fraud charges in several counties, including Sevier, Howard and Polk.

Ervin McAdams is also set to receive a pardon for a 1994 conviction in Little River County for burglary and theft of property. This notice is issued based on the date of conviction, the fact that all terms of the applicant’s sentence have been completed and there have been no further criminal-law violations. There are no law enforcement objections to the application.

The applicants intended for pardons have completed all jail time, fulfilled all parole and probation requirements, and paid all fines related to their sentences. There is a 30-day waiting period to receive public feedback on the notices before final action is taken.

Credit: Tyler Massey