The Michigan Parole Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. to consider the possible commutation of sentence for Bernice Starks, #206771. The hearing will be conducted via video using Microsoft Teams.
Those planning to access the hearing must complete the online registration form no later than March 24, 2026. Public hearing guidelines and access information can be found
here.
Bernice Starks was sentenced to two terms of Life for the crimes of Murder 1st Degree – Conspiracy and Murder 1st Degree. Bernice Starks was sentenced on December 10, 1992, out of Wayne County.
Paula Johnson, Member of the Michigan Parole Board, will conduct the hearing under the provisions of MCLA 791.244 prior to any recommendation for executive clemency by the Parole Board.
When logging into the hearing, your video camera must be turned off and audio muted to eliminate distraction during the hearing.
Please be advised that recordings, photography, or screenshots of the proceeding are prohibited.
If you are a member of the news media and have questions about the hearing, please contact Jenni Riehle, Public Information Officer at 517-241-0363.
