In a recent government meeting, Judge Grommers engaged in a detailed discussion regarding a pardon application from an individual with a lengthy criminal history dating back to the 1980s. The applicant is seeking a pardon for a burglary conviction, alongside two felony DUI charges from 2005 and 2006, and a misdemeanor battery charge from 2000.

The judge noted the challenges in locating documentation related to the burglary due to the passage of time, emphasizing that the applicant has been working to rehabilitate himself. The applicant acknowledged his past offenses, including a domestic violence charge that was later amended to a non-criminal disorderly conduct.

During the meeting, it was revealed that the judge in Burnett County supports the pardon application, while the judge in Washburn County opposes it, although the District Attorney in Washburn County is in favor. The applicant expressed that those who have worked closely with him, including judges and law enforcement officials, tend to understand his journey and support his application.

The applicant also presented letters of support from various local officials, including the Burnett County Sheriff and the Chief of the Tribal Police, highlighting his positive relationships within the community. The final decision on the pardon will rest with the governor, following the input from the judges and the District Attorney.