OPPAGA Government Program Summary

What is the purpose of the commission?

The Florida Commission on Offender Review acts as the administrative and investigative arm of the Board of Executive Clemency, and functions as a quasi-judicial and decision-making body that is responsible for the selection of candidates who are appropriate for parole.

What activities are performed by the commission?

The commission's activities include the following.

Clemency investigations are completed for persons under consideration by the Board of Executive Clemency for full pardon; pardon without firearm authority; pardon for misdemeanor; commutation of sentence; remission of fines and forfeitures; specific authority to own, possess, or use firearms; restoration of civil rights; or capital case (death penalty) review.
Weekly Hearings are conducted, during which a variety of determinations regarding parole, conditional medical release, control release, conditional release, and addiction recovery release supervision are made. The commission also makes final determinations with regard to revocation of post release supervision, where a releasee may have violated the conditions of their release.
Victims’ Rights/Services provides direct, personal assistance to crime victims and their families, assuring their opportunity to participate in the parole, conditional medical release, control release, conditional release, addiction recovery release supervision, and clemency processes.

Where can I find information on the commission's performance?

Performance measures and standards for the commission may be found in its Long Range Program Plan.

How are these activities funded?

The funding information listed below is provided by Transparency Florida. Please contact the commission for more information on its funding. Additional information about commission funding and activities is available on the State of Florida Fiscal Portal.

Fiscal Year: 2024-25

Title	Fund	Dollars	Positions
FLORIDA COMMISSION ON OFFENDER REVIEW
	PROGRAM: POST-INCARCERATION ENFORCEMENT AND VICTIMS RIGHTS	18,126,801	165.00
TOTAL		18,126,801	165.00

Source: www.transparencyflorida.gov

Additional Resources

OPPAGA Reports and Presentations
A complete list of OPPAGA reports and presentations is available on our website.

Other Reports
Florida Commission on Offender Review, Reports and Publications
A complete list of Florida Auditor General Reports is available on its website.

Websites of Interest
Florida Commission on Offender Review, Office of Executive Clemency
Florida Office of the Attorney General, Division of Victim and Criminal Justice Programs
U.S. Parole Commission

Applicable Statutes

Article IV, section 8 of the Florida Constitution and Ch. 947, Florida Statutes

Commission Contact Information

Florida Commission on Offender Review Contact Website
Florida Commission on Offender Review
4070 Esplanade Way
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2450
(850) 922-0000
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