The Michigan Parole Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. to consider the possible commutation of sentence for James Rowe, #248161. 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 July 21, 2026. Public hearing guidelines and access information can be found
here.
James Rowe was sentenced to a term of Life for the crime of Felony Murder, and to a term of 20 years to 40 years for the crime of Robbery Armed-Conspiracy. James Rowe was sentenced on December 19, 1996, out of Mecosta County.
Anthony E. O. King, 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 proceedings 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.
