Oklahoma City, OK \u2014 Governor Kevin Stitt has appointed Susan Stava to the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board, filling the vacancy left by the resignation of Calvin Prince III. Stitt praised Stava as a \u201cseasoned legal professional\u201d whose integrity, dedication, and deep understanding of complex law will be invaluable to the board\u2019s work.<\/p>\n
Stava, a skilled attorney with a diverse legal background, is expected to bring a wealth of experience to her new role. The Governor expressed confidence that her leadership would be critical as the board continues to balance public safety with the principles of justice and fairness.<\/p>\n
\u201cSusan is a seasoned legal professional who has shown integrity, dedication, and a deep understanding of complex law throughout her career,\u201d Governor Stitt said in a statement. \u201cHer experience and leadership will be invaluable as we continue to prioritize public safety and protect Oklahomans. I\u2019m grateful for her willingness to serve.\u201d<\/p>\n
Stava\u2019s legal career began in Charleston, South Carolina, where she specialized in construction litigation and managing large-scale discovery processes. She later moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma, where she transitioned into employment law, handling disputes, compliance, and investigations for various firms.<\/p>\n
In a statement following her appointment, Stava expressed her honor and commitment to the new role. “I am deeply honored to serve my state on the Pardon and Parole Board,” Stava said. “I\u2019m grateful for the Governor\u2019s trust in me, as I know the role requires a careful balance of accountability, compassion, and respect for the rule of law. I\u2019m committed to approaching each case with fairness and I will always prioritize the integrity of our justice system.\u201d<\/p>\n
Stava\u2019s appointment follows the resignation of Calvin Prince III, who stepped down amid allegations related to texts and emails. The Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board plays a crucial role in determining whether individuals incarcerated in the state are eligible for release, making decisions that often require balancing considerations of rehabilitation, public safety, and justice.<\/p>\n
With her extensive legal background and commitment to fairness, Stava is poised to play a key role in shaping the board\u2019s decisions in the months and years ahead.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Oklahoma City, OK \u2014 Governor Kevin Stitt has appointed Susan Stava to the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board, filling the vacancy left by the resignation of Calvin Prince III. Stitt praised Stava as a \u201cseasoned legal professional\u201d whose integrity, dedication, and deep understanding of complex law will be invaluable to the board\u2019s work. Stava, a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3933,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"content-type":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[136],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-3932","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-local-news"},"yoast_head":"\n