A public hearing to consider the possible pardon of sentence for Michael Ann (Buford) Gauthier.

CONTACT:  Russ Marlan, Public Information Officer (517) 373-6391

The Michigan Parole and Commutation Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday, November 18, 2010, to consider the possible pardon of sentence for Michael Ann (Buford) Gauthier.  It will be held at 9:00 a.m. at the Grandview Plaza Building, Lansing, Michigan.

Michael Ann (Buford) Gauthier was sentenced to a term of 12 months probation, $75 F/C/R (Fines/Costs/Restitution), 20 hours Community Service, Placement in In-Home Care program and Participation in Children of Alcoholics group for the crime of 2nd Degree Retail Fraud, to a term of Probation until January 15, 1996, Placement in a Boysville Non-Secure Detention Home for 2 weeks, $20 Victim Rights assessment, and 30 hours Community Service for the crime of 2nd Degree Retail Fraud, and to a term of 6 months jail, 3 years probation and $300 F/C/R (Fines/Costs/Restitution) for the crime of Controlled Substance-Delivery/Manufacture Marijuana. She was sentenced on April 25, 1994, March 14, 1995, and August 25, 1997, respectfully, out of Leelanau County.

Ms. Gauthier was also sentenced to a term of $50 F/C/R (Fines/Costs/Restitution) for the crime of Tobacco-Possession/Use by Minors, to a term of 21 days jail and $65 F/C/R (Fines/Costs/Restitution) for the crime of False Report of a Misdemeanor, and to a term of 3 days jail, $150 F/C/R (Fines/Costs/Restitution) for the crime of Children Abuse-Intentional False Report. She was sentenced on June 17, 1997, June 26, 1997, and September 3, 1998, respectfully, out of Grand Traverse County.

Barbara S. Sampson, Chairperson of the Michigan Parole and Commutation Board, will conduct the hearing under the provisions of MCLA 791.244 prior to any recommendation for executive clemency by the Parole and Commutation Board.

This hearing is required by state law prior to consideration of any pardon by the Governor.