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.

Each year, the board elects one of its members to serve as chairman. The current chairman is Terry E. Barnard. The other current Members, as of June 2019, are: Jacqueline Bunn, Esq., Vice Chairman; David J. Herring, Member; Brian Owens, Member; and Meg Heap, Member.