Clemency board opens televised session, emphasizes clear recordkeeping and procedures

Sep 11, 2026

Chair Raymond Delas Reyes opened the board's televised quarterly hearing, introduced staff and counsel, and repeatedly reminded participants to speak slowly and clearly for the court reporter; the board explained time allotments and procedural thresholds for petitions.

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Chair Raymond Delas Reyes opened the Washington State Clemency and Pardons Board's quarterly hearings, introduced staff and counsel and reminded participants that the proceedings are being televised by TVW and transcribed by a court reporter. He asked that everyone "speak slowly and clearly so that our record is accurate and complete."

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