For purposes of this chapter, the terms defined in this section have the meanings given.
"Board" means the Board of Pardons under section 638.01.
Unless otherwise provided, "clemency" includes a pardon, commutation, and reprieve after conviction for a crime against the state except in cases of impeachment.
"Commission" means the Clemency Review Commission under section 638.09.
"Department" means the Department of Corrections.
"Waiver request" means a request to waive a time restriction under sections 638.12, subdivisions 2 and 3, and 638.19, subdivision 1.
Minn. Stat. § 638.011