Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles

The Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles is a five-member panel authorized to grant paroles, pardons, reprieves, remissions, commutations, and to remove civil and political disabilities imposed by law. Created by a constitutional amendment in 1943, it is part of the executive branch of Georgia's government. Members are appointed by the governor to staggered, renewable seven-year terms subject to confirmation by the State Senate. ^[1]

Each year, the board elects one of its members to serve as chairman. The current chairman is Terry E. Barnard. The other members are: David J. Herring, Vice Chairman; Joyette Holmes, Member; Meg Heap, Member; and Wayne Bennett, Member.