Mission

The mission of the Pardon and Parole Board is to serve the citizens of Oklahoma by ensuring public safety, protecting victims’ rights, and providing offenders with the opportunity for positive change through careful and informed decisions on the parole for non-violent offenders and recommendations to the Governor regarding the parole of violent offenders, as well as for pardons, commutations, and clemency requests.

Vision

The vision of the Pardon and Parole Board is to be guided by sound application of the discretionary authority vested by the Constitution of the State of Oklahoma, allowing the offender to make a successful transition back into the community.

Values

The Pardon and Parole Board strongly believes and is committed to the ethical, unbiased, and professional performance of duties and will continually strive for excellence and fairness by making decisions that maintain a delicate balance between public safety, victim’s rights, and the successful re-integration of the offender.